Learn It from a Layman

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

How do you communicate with a submarine? How does a microwave work? Why is the sky blue? How do you encode information into waves? Come learn about wave modulation and what antennas really do.

Culinary Arts and Nutrition

We talk about culinary arts and nutrition: Which vegetables are good for you? What is a complete protein and why does that matter if you're becoming a vegetarian or vegan? Do multi-vitamins actually help? Is there a healthy oil? What is organic produce and is it worth it? We discuss the biology and chemistry of GMOs, gluten allergies, and much more.

College English: Writing, Publishing, and Reading

What is the most common mistake college students make in writing? Which writing rules do you follow? What do you write? We share the secret to becoming a great writer. While we cannot make all things plain to a layman (credit to William Blake), we try to make as many things plain to as many laymen as possible.

Orbital Mechanics

In honor of the recent manned space launch from the US, we explain orbital mechanics--or for the layman, rocket science. We discuss Kepler's three laws, ellipses, the various orbits satellites take and what they're for, and much more. Come find out if space junk matters and if lightning has ever hit a spaceship.

The Physiology of the Brain

How does the brain work? What are neurons and how do they work? Are left-handed people's brains different? What are dreams and how do they change your brain? We discuss these questions and more. We also announce big news.

The Basics of Calculus

We take on yet another non-layman subject in calculus. We discuss derivatives and integrals. We talk about real-world uses of calculus including predictive models and passing tests in school.

Teaching Methods

With much of the world currently doing distance learning or homeschooling, we offer teaching insights from a teacher with well over a decade of experience. We discuss teaching methodology and how to motivate your students. We also share our experiences with homeschooling and how to make learning from home effective, if not enjoyable.

The Laws of Thermodynamics

We revisit physics, this time discussing the four laws of thermodynamics. We discuss asymptotes and absolute zero and then move on to the benefits of LED light bulbs and physics-themed band names.