You’ve probably heard of imaginary numbers. The name alone raises eyebrows. If they’re imaginary, are they even real? Why bother with them? To understand why imaginary numbers matter, let’s start with the numbers we already know. A Quick Tour of the Numbers We Use Every Day We grow up learning different “types” of numbers: Each… Continue reading Why imaginary numbers aren’t imaginary at all
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How AI turned out to be a “rock” star
The other day, after a relaxing trip to the beach, I came back with a boatload of rocks—each one unique in shape and texture. Below is a photo of a turtle I “put” together using rocks from the beach and which I later painted using oil pastels. As I was admiring my collection, a curious… Continue reading How AI turned out to be a “rock” star
Now you see me, now you don’t
The other day, I was sitting with my eyes closed when I noticed I could still sense the sunlight streaming in through the window. If I could feel the light, I wondered, why couldn’t I see the image? That simple question got me thinking. Why Can’t We See With Our Eyes Closed? We blink, nap,… Continue reading Now you see me, now you don’t
Gone with the wind….
Sometimes, as I am sitting outside I feel a gush of wind and at other times its calm, no breeze at all. I wondered, why is there any wind at all? We feel it, we hear it, we even harness its power, but what exactly creates wind? Let’s break it down. It All Starts with… Continue reading Gone with the wind….
Mirror, Mirror on the wall…
Have you ever stared into a mirror and felt like it was more than just a surface — like it was a portal into a room that exists just behind the wall? It’s a strange feeling. A mirror is flat and solid, yet when you look into it, you see not only your reflection, but… Continue reading Mirror, Mirror on the wall…
The sound of silence
Try this. Settle into a quiet room, turn off every sound-making device, and hold your breath. You shouldnt hear anything, correct? And yet… there it is. A faint hiss. A soft buzz. A low static-like hum in the background.If this is silence, why does it sound like something? Let’s unmask why we hear sounds even… Continue reading The sound of silence
The Nose Knows: Unlocking the Secrets of Flavor
Have you ever noticed how bland food tastes when you have a cold? You might assume it’s just your taste buds acting up — but the real culprit is your nose. Surprisingly, your sense of smell plays a much bigger role in tasting food than most people realize. Taste vs. Flavor — What’s the Difference?… Continue reading The Nose Knows: Unlocking the Secrets of Flavor
So what color is reality, anyway?
Welcome to Unmasking Why — where big questions meet clear answers, and sometimes, even stranger ones. Let’s begin with something we take for granted: color. We think we see colors all the time — the orange of a flame, the green of leaves, the shimmering blues of a peacock’s feathers. But here’s a twist that… Continue reading So what color is reality, anyway?