UNLIMITED

Science Illustrated

Infinity comes in several versions

In everyday life, the saying about the whole being more than the sum of its parts often applies, but in maths, it is different. A paradox becomes clear when you look at numbers.

Numbers that can represent a distance along a

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Science Illustrated

Science Illustrated1 min read
The Sun’s Shield Protects Us
1 Charged particles – primarily electrons and protons – flow out from the Sun’s surface. The solar wind acts as a bulwark, slowing particles from interstellar space at a distance of approximately 18 billion km from the Sun. 2 Tiny dust particles and
Science Illustrated2 min read
Can Packaging Make Food Toxic?
+ HOW THINGS WORK Food needs packaging: pizza boxes for pizzas, milk cartons for milk, vegetables and fruit arrayed in plastic trays, wrapped in more plastic. Researchers from University College London (UCL) have taken a closer look at chemical level
Science Illustrated1 min read
Happiness Boosts The Entire Body
1 When we feel happy, endorphins and oxytocin hormones are released, with a calming effect on the heart and blood vessels, resulting in lower blood pressure, improved heart function, and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. 2 Feeling happy increas

Related Books & Audiobooks