Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

For centuries, bread has been a staple in diets around the world, a simple yet profoundly satisfying food. From the crusty baguette to the softest brioche, its appeal is universal. But what gives bread its characteristic chewiness, its airy structure, and its satisfying rise? The answer, often misunderstood and sometimes maligned, lies in a remarkable…

Many physicists wonder if the AMS Collaboration will resolve the enigma on the origin of the excess of positrons found in cosmic rays. Positrons are the antimatter of electrons. Given that we live in a world made almost uniquely of matter, scientists have been wondering for more than a decade where these positrons come from.…