The Arrogance of Ignorance – Cognitive Bias & the Dunning-Kruger Effect
Twenty-five years ago, two American psychologists identified a puzzling phenomenon: the less people know and understand, the more they overestimate their knowledge. Today, this cognitive bias is known as the Dunning-Kruger effect.
How long does a second last? Who determined the length of a meter and the weight of a Kilo? How were the units that we use to measure weight and distances determined?
Telepathy: Extrasensory Perception or Population Stereotypes?
While the existence of telepathy remains unproven, many events that appear to suggest mind-to-mind communication may have more straightforward psychological explanations.
The Clock in Your Mind: Time Perception and the Body
Many factors can distort our perception of time. But how does the brain process its passage, and what are the physiological and psychological consequences of this perception?
Recent research suggests that the Eastern Mediterranean region is likely to experience fewer rainy days in the future, accompanied by more intense rainfall during each event. What fundamental scientific principles help explain these projected changes?
The Hottest Day – Breaking Heat Records Again and Again
Three main factors have contributed to the breaking of heat records again this year: human activity, the configuration of the continents, and the El Niño phenomenon. Of these, only the first is within our control.
How can a bomb penetrate a layer of concrete or burrow deep into the ground before detonating? It involves a combination of advanced physics, some chemistry, and quite a bit of technology.