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This article describes Lucius Prism Array technology, which overcomes the limitations of traditional 3D glasses, explains how it enables glasses-free 3D imaging, and looks ahead to its potential applications in a variety of fields.   Do you remember the film Avatar, released in late 2009, which was widely acclaimed for its stunningly beautiful planet Pandora and its spectacular action in 3D...

  This article will introduce you to the role of the bass guitar, its structure, and the many ways to play it, emphasising its importance and appeal. As both a rhythmic instrument and a melodic contributor, we’ll discuss the bass guitar’s central place in music and the variety of ways to play it.   The bass guitar: rhythm, melody, and four strings With the widespread...

The Tacoma Bridge collapse was long misunderstood as a resonance phenomenon, but the real cause was aerodynamic flutter. The event had a profound impact on the scientific and engineering communities, leading to significant changes in bridge and aircraft design.   If you’re interested in science, you’ve probably heard the scientific term ‘resonance’ before. Resonance is a...

This article explains the history and main theories of evolution, discussing the criticisms and errors that have been made along the way. It argues that although evolutionary theory is scientifically valid, it still has unresolved limitations and should be viewed as a developing hypothesis rather than a perfect theory.   With the exception of fervent religious believers in Christian...

Like the technologically dominated future in the film The Matrix, the science and technology that humans rely on to solve environmental problems may not solve them, but rather create more problems. In particular, the film criticises technocratic solutions, noting that even green energy sources such as solar energy are not a perfect alternative.   In the film The Matrix, the reality is a...

  This article traces the development of Czech literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the present day. From the development of the Slavic languages in the Middle Ages, through modern national revivalism and political change, to the contemporary literature of authors such as Franz Kafka and Milan Kundera, Czech literature has developed with a deep connection to Czech national identity...

  The First Czechoslovak Republic, which gained independence in 1918, built a stable system based on democracy, but eventually collapsed due to internal ideological conflicts between far-left communism and far-right Nazism, as well as external pressures from powerful countries.   Introduction The First Czechoslovak Republic, which officially proclaimed its independence on 28 October...

Following the unveiling of the iPhone 16 and growing disappointment with the lack of innovation, Steve Jobs-era technological innovations such as the gyro sensor are being revisited. First introduced in the iPhone 4, gyro sensors improved the user experience of smartphones and have become an integral part of today’s autonomous driving technology, not to mention their use in aircraft and...

To what extent is our psychology determined by evolution from birth, or is it shaped by our environment and learning? Evolutionary psychology argues that our instinctive psychology and behaviour is the result of natural selection, with environmental factors also playing an important role.   But what kind of minds are we born with? We may be born with no mind at all, like a blank slate. As we...

Despite our selfish nature, humans can sometimes choose altruistic behaviour through communication. The Public Goods Game and Tragedy of the Commons experiments have shown that simple conversations and discussions can play an important role in inhibiting individuals’ selfish choices and encouraging cooperative behaviour.   What do we think of when we hear the word ‘wolf’? ‘Full moon’...