4 papers
This paper demonstrates that, unlike the classical cycloid solution for gravitational descent, the trajectory that minimizes ascent time for a cyclist with a fixed average power is a straight line with constant grade and speed, implying that steeper hills are optimal for maximizing climbing efficiency (VAM) within physical constraints.
This paper expounds on and extends cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman's argument that human perception is an evolutionary interface for fitness rather than reality, by integrating key concepts from modern physics such as black holes, the holographic principle, string theory, duality, quantum gravity, and special relativity to support his view.
This paper proposes a new, more efficient broadband SETI strategy that leverages existing non-SETI astronomical survey data to constrain the prevalence of nearby communicative civilizations and alien probes, arguing that the lack of detected signals or probes suggests no such civilization has been within 100 light-years of Earth in the past few billion years.
A quasi-experimental study in a high school physics course found that while using tablets and smartphones as experimental tools did not significantly outperform conventional teaching methods in terms of learning gains or motivation, it proved to be an effective alternative that achieved comparable results without causing negative effects like distraction or cognitive overload.