AstronomyJuly 11, 2024
This Equation Shows That the Universe Will Run out of Stars
The cosmos is dark. The Lilly-Madau diagram reveals that it will become much darker still
Stories by Florian Freistetter
Florian Freistetter is an astronomer, author and science cabaret artist with Science Busters, a group that blends comedy and science. Freistetter’s Formula World is his regular online column on Spektrum de, the online science portal for Spektrum der Wissenschaft,Scientific American’s German-language sister publication.
Planetary ScienceMarch 22, 2024
How Much Energy Would It Take to Blow Earth to Smithereens?
A mathematical formula shows what would be needed to reduce the planet to cosmic dust
FitnessJuly 27, 2021
This Formula Calculates How Many Calories You Burn If You’re Doing Absolutely Nothing
When it comes to dieting, here’s how to tally the so-called basal metabolic rate