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The Shift From Writing Code to Directing Systems
Software development is undergoing a quiet transformation. Instead of writing every line of code manually, developers are increasingly directing intelligent systems that can build, modify, and reason about software alongside them. This article explores the tools, implications, and human side of this shift.
Serah Rashidi (She/Her)
Feb 21


#40 Creepy Crawlies: Intro to Forensic Entomology II
Explore the fascinating world of forensic entomology and its subfields, including forensic entomology techniques, medico-legal entomology, urban entomology, and stored product entomology, to understand how insect evidence helps solve crimes and support criminal investigations.
Aiza Jamil
Feb 2


#39 Creepy Crawlies: Intro to Forensic Entomology I
Explore the fascinating world of forensic entomology, where insects in crime investigations play a crucial role in forensic science, helping experts analyze crime scene investigations and estimate the post-mortem interval accurately.
Aiza Jamil
Feb 1


The Freezing Stupas of Nepal
High in the Himalayas, where winter nights fall below freezing and summers arrive thirsty and unforgiving, Nepal is fighting climate change with an idea that seems almost too simple to work: storing water as ice.
Mihika Singhania
Jan 28


We Never Go Out of Style: Designing Context, Not Just Prompts
Prompt engineering had its moment, but in 2026 the real shift is happening underneath the surface. This blog breaks down context engineering, what it actually is, why it matters now, and how real systems use patterns like claude.md to shape AI behavior beyond a single prompt.
Serah Rashidi (She/Her)
Jan 19


#38 Forensic Alchemists: The Father of Forensic Ballistics
Discover the life of Calvin Hooker Goddard, the father of forensic science. Explore his groundbreaking contributions to ballistics, criminal investigations, and modern forensic methods.
Aiza Jamil
Jan 14


How Do We Even Classify Microbes?
When we hear the word microbes , we often imagine one tiny, invisible thing floating around. But here’s the twist: microbes aren’t one group at all . They’re more like a bustling city of very different residents, each with their own lifestyle, structure, and survival tricks. Scientists classify microbes based on how their cells are built, how they live, and how they reproduce . And once you look closely, the diversity is honestly wild. Let’s walk through them. Bacteria: The E
Sharayu Salve
Jan 6


The Ins & Outs of 2026: How to Build a Tech Career That Actually Lasts
2026 is here and the real edge in tech isn’t speed, it’s intention. This blog explores what’s truly “in,” what matters less than we think, and how to build a tech career that actually lasts.
Serah Rashidi (She/Her)
Dec 31, 2025


#37 BANG BANG: GSR Analysis
Explore how gunshot residue analysis works, dive into SEM-EDS forensic techniques, and understand why GSR is used as supporting evidence in firearm and crime scene investigations.
Aiza Jamil
Dec 24, 2025


Microbes With Superpowers – Part 2
In Part 1, we met microbes as the ancient architects of Earth — the ones who built our atmosphere, recycled nutrients, and quietly kept ecosystems alive. But microbes didn’t stop working once humans showed up.
In fact, their relationship with us? It got a whole lot more personal.
Sharayu Salve
Dec 8, 2025


Mongolia's Steppe Skies and Satellite Signals
What if the vast, windswept steppes of Mongolia weren’t just empty land but gateways to the stars? In the sweeping skies above Ulaanbaatar and remote deserts beyond, Mongolia is quietly rebuilding its cosmic dream. From old observatories to new satellites, the country is proving even a small nation can reach for the universe.
Mihika Singhania
Dec 7, 2025


The Shining Reservoirs of Laos
In the heart of Southeast Asia, where the Mekong winds like a silver ribbon through quiet mountains, Laos is turning its reservoirs into radiant power stations.
Mihika Singhania
Dec 6, 2025


Microbes with superpower
When we think about “life on Earth,” we instantly jump to dinosaurs, tigers, humans, forests, oceans…
But the real founders, engineers, and day-one hustlers of our planet?
Microbes.
Sharayu Salve
Nov 20, 2025


#36 BANG BANG: The St. Valentine's Massacre II
We went through the whole crime in the last blog; this episode, we will be talking about where forensic ballistics actually came in and made a real impact in this horrendous crime.
Aiza Jamil
Nov 18, 2025
The Science of Soft Skills: Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Next Tech Stack
We spend endless hours perfecting code and upgrading frameworks, yet we rarely debug the one system running it all: ourselves. This piece dives into why Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the hidden tech stack behind strong teamwork, leadership, and sanity in the fast-paced world of tech.
Serah Rashidi (She/Her)
Nov 12, 2025


The Japanese Gift for a Greener Planet
Imagine a world where the solution to plastic pollution is not a machine or a law, but a microbe quietly at work beneath a pile of bottles.
Mihika Singhania
Nov 4, 2025


#35 BANG BANG: St. Valentine's Day Massacre I
Discover the shocking events of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, the deadly Chicago gang rivalry between Al Capone and Bugs Moran, and the violent Prohibition-era crime.
Aiza Jamil
Oct 23, 2025


#34 BANG BANG: Introduction to Forensic Ballistics II
Dive into the world of forensic ballistics with our detailed exploration of the branches of forensic ballistics. Discover the bullet's story from the barrel to the target.
Aiza Jamil
Oct 12, 2025


From Apes to Us: The Epic Tale of Human Evolution
When you look in the mirror, do you ever pause and wonder—how did we get here? How did a line of primates swinging through trees turn into humans who build rockets, decode DNA, and yes… binge on midnight snacks while scrolling Instagram?
Sharayu Salve
Oct 9, 2025


#33 BANG BANG: Introduction to Forensic Ballistics I
Explore the world of forensic ballistics! Learn how investigators analyze bullets, firearms, and gunshot residue to solve crimes in our latest blog.
Aiza Jamil
Sep 27, 2025


Crocodiles: Nature’s Living Fossils
If dinosaurs were the flashy rock stars of the Mesozoic era, crocodiles are the quiet survivors. They’ve been around for more than 200 million years, and here’s the wild part: they look almost the same today as they did back then.
Sharayu Salve
Sep 17, 2025


Bhutan's Bamboo Internet
Light, durable, and lightning-fast (grows up to 90 cm within 24 hours!) in growth, bamboo is nature’s ready-made engineering marvel. It bends without breaking, making it perfect for everything from huts to high-rises. Even across history, bamboo has always shaped Asia’s story. But what if this humble grass could carry your Netflix stream or Zoom call?
Mihika Singhania
Sep 15, 2025


#32 Forensic Alchemists: Arthur Koehler
Explore the captivating role of Arthur Koehler in the Lindbergh Kidnapping crime investigation. Discover how forensic botany solved the case.
Aiza Jamil
Sep 9, 2025


#31 Murder in the Bloom : Palynological Microscopy II
You might think pollen is just floating about in the air, happily so and ready to be sampled; however, in forensic cases, it is collected intentionally and carefully. Investigators don’t just grab a handful of dirt —or air, if the pollen is happily floating about —they follow strict protocols to ensure the pollen is not contaminated and is of the standard to be used as evidence in court.
Aiza Jamil
Aug 28, 2025
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