Richard Feynman was a prominent physicist who made significant contributions to science in the 20th century. Known for his brilliant work in quantum mechanics and particle physics, Feynman also had a passion for teaching and simplifying complex ideas. His ability to break down difficult concepts into easy-to-understand explanations led to Read more
Socrates was one of the greatest Greek philosophers of his time. He lived during the 4th and 3rd century BCE and devoted himself to seeking the truth, and finding the most ideal way of living a moral life. The Socratic Method of teaching is a technique that helps people think Read more
In 2003, Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe launched Myspace and it became one of the most popular social media platforms on the internet. Anderson became known to millions as ‘Myspace Tom’, the first friend of every new user on the platform. However, as quickly as Myspace rose, it was overtaken Read more
Recent research in psychology and neuroscience suggests that creativity is a mix of spontaneous and controlled thinking. This involves generating ideas freely and then evaluating them critically. But why are some people more creative than others? Recent research in psychology and neuroscience suggests that creativity is a mix of spontaneous Read more
Commercial air travel has become commonplace in the last few decades. However, the basic design of a commercial aircraft hasn’t changed much since the 1950’s. But, while everyone loves to travel, the uncomfortable truth is that air travel produces a lot of carbon emissions. Since climate change has become such Read more
According to conventional economic theory, most people act rationally when it comes to taking care of their finances. However, people still often behave in unpredictable ways with their money. Behavioural finance combines psychology, economics and finance to try to explain people’s spending and saving habits. English Evolution free English reading Read more
Sara Khadem is an Iranian chess player who is better known as Sara Khadem. She is 25-years old and is ranked 9th in Iran and 771st in the world. However, she defected from Iran to Spain with her family in 2023 after she competed in a chess competition without wearing Read more
In a Swedish study published in 1981, 93% of American drivers and 69% of Swedish drivers claimed that their driving skills were above average. This is impossible as more than 50% of people cannot be above average. Another study done in 1992 found that 42% of the engineers at a Read more
A 2022 study found that eating at night can have a negative impact on your mood. The study, conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) in the United States, found that nighttime eating can increase feelings of depression and anxiety. English Evolution free English reading Read more
When people are ‘in love’, they typically experience strong emotional feelings. They feel good psychologically, they feel healthy and their life seems wonderful. Many surveys and studies have tried to find out what makes a successful romantic relationship, but romantic love is not the same for everyone. Our age and Read more