Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

An exponential multiplication of an expression consisting of two terms connected by a+ or a—; (a + b)n.  

A microscope that has two eye pieces. A microscope possessing two eyepieces or oculars.  

Visual cues to depth that are created because our two eyes view the environment from slightly different perspectives.  

Developed in 1908, a psychometric instrument that was to be the first reliable and valid means of determining objectively when a child was in need of special education. The test was widely interpreted to be a measure of individual differences in intelligence.  

In chemistry, the interaction between a molecule and a receptor for that molecule. Although the molecules float onto and off the receptor, there are chemical and electrical attractions between a specific molecule and its receptor so that there is a much higher probability of the receptor being occupied by its proper molecule than by other…

In chemistry, chemical substances that hold the molecule of an active drug together, binding. A bandage which is wrapped round a limb to support it. A bandage that is wound around a part of the body, usually the abdomen, to apply pressure or to give support or protection. A broad bandage most commonly used as…

The division of the cytoplasm of a cell with the plane of division at right angles to the long axis of the cell. The process of splitting into two parts in some types of cell division. Reproduction of bacteria by elongation of the cell, followed by growth of a transverse septum at which division into…

In epidemiology, a frequency distribution with two peaks or modes.  

In epidemiology, a part of biostatistics.  

In politics, an order by the legislative body to consider and reconsider a matter that has been before the legislative body at one time.