When the moon is near the horizon, it appears to be much bigger than when it's high in the sky. But is it really larger? Tune in to find out.
Jun 1
Where Did the At Symbol Come From?
The @ sign goes by many names today, but it's only so commonplace because of medieval merchants and one 1970s programmer. Learn more about the at sign (or arroba, Klammeraffe, strudel, grisehale, or gül) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuf ... Show More
9m 4s
Dec 2020
Pourquoi la Lune parait-elle plus grosse près de l'horizon ?
Un observateur regardant la Lune descendre sur l'horizon aura l'impression qu'elle est plus grosse. Pour comprendre cette perception, considérée comme une illusion d'optique, plusieurs explications ont été avancées. Aucune, pourtant, ne paraît donner la clef de ce qui demeure en ... Show More
1m 59s
<p>How do we know the shape of our galaxy, since we're stuck in the middle of it?</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com ... Show More
<p>Daniel talks about how astronomers can measure or deduce the mass of a star, and why it controls its fate.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio. ... Show More