Home Experiments with a Budget Air Quality Monitor

2025-09-19
Home Experiments with a Budget Air Quality Monitor

The author bought a £120 Temtop m2000 air quality monitor to conduct home physics experiments. He first tested the CO2 and particulate matter levels in his house, then performed a small experiment: frying an egg to observe its impact on air quality. Results showed minimal and short-lived impact on PM2.5 from frying an egg, posing no significant concern. However, turning on the extractor fan didn't significantly improve air quality, leaving him puzzled.

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Hardware home experiments

The Unexpected Advantages of Slow Thinking

2025-09-15
The Unexpected Advantages of Slow Thinking

The author reflects on their slow processing speed, initially feeling disadvantaged in competitive environments like volleyball and university. However, they've realized slow thinking isn't a weakness but a strength. By focusing on strategic planning and long-term thinking, they've compensated for their speed, finding success in science and writing. Choosing work that suits their style—theoretical physics and coding—and using writing for communication, the author demonstrates that slow thinkers can thrive.

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