Why the scientific progress is slowing down? Sabine Hossenfelder explains

June 4, 2024 ~ Matheus A. Tunes ~ Leave a comment

Very nice video about the contemporary scientific world, metrics and production. How can we return to the golden age of the 1960s? How can we support more fundamental science without jeopardizing the strong and important link between science, technology and industry? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT9vFrV6yQ

The physical chemistry of brewing a decent coffee

October 8, 2017November 22, 2020 ~ Matheus A. Tunes ~ 1 Comment

Note: this text was written by Professor Cláudio Schön, my friend and collaborator. I am re-posting here because it is so cool! I am brazilian, therefore I am addicted to coffee. OK, not all brazilians drink coffee, as not all US Americans play baseball. This does not change the fact that I feel miserable if … Continue reading The physical chemistry of brewing a decent coffee