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Have you ever heard about tachyons?
Let’s talk about mysterious particles that, at least in theory, could move faster than light.
Alexa Ines Guido
Jul 2


The Empath of Algorithms: AdaBoost’s Journey from Mistake to Mastery
Today, we’re diving into AdaBoost, a model that doesn’t need to lift heavy weights to make a major impact. It's smart, strategic, and surprisingly humble. And the best part? It learns from its mistakes like a true growth-mindset baddie.
Serah Rashidi (She/Her)
Jun 29


#27 Murder in the Bloom: Forensic Botany 101 II
Dive into forensic botany and secrets of pollen! Explore how palynology, pollen analysis, solves mysteries in crime and beyond.
Aiza Jamil
Jun 23


The Core of Computing: Classical Systems Explained
Before quantum got cool, classical computing built the digital world we live in. In this blog, we explore the fundamentals, bits, logic gates, and the deterministic rules that make your code predictable and your devices reliable. Whether you're deep into tech or just curious how computers actually work, this post breaks it down in a way that just makes sense. Classical might sound old, but trust us, it still runs the world.
Serah Rashidi (She/Her)
Jun 20


The Hidden Layers of Alzheimer's
It wasn’t long before I realised that Alzheimer’s isn’t just memory loss; perhaps it runs deeper than that. Here are ten things that you should know about Alzheimer's.
Tehreem Adil
Jun 15


The Placebo Effect: Can Optimism Replace Medicine?
‘Placebo,’ a euphonic word with an exotic charm, which was penned across a fresh copy of ‘As Long as The Lemon Tree Grows by Zoulfa Katouh, seemed to call out to me, evoking a sense of curiosity.
Tehreem Adil
Jun 14


Speciation: When Populations Call It Quits
Let’s be real for a second – breakups are never easy. Whether it's friends drifting apart or that one ex you thought was your soulmate, separation stings. But in nature? It’s literally how new life forms evolve.
Sharayu Salve
Jun 13


Gene Flow – Evolution’s Great Mixer
Last time, we chatted about genetic drift, where random chance messes with gene pools in small or isolated populations. But what if genes don’t stay isolated? What if they… move? Travel? Get a one-way ticket to a new population?
Sharayu Salve
Jun 8


From your gut to your brain?
We have been connecting the gut microbiome to a bunch of functions in our body for some time now, however until now, you could mostly come across healing teas and such. But don’t worry, science dove in head first and scientists are exploring all the ties between the gut and and the brain in hopes of discovering new underlying mechanisms and connections.
Adéla Ondráčková
Jun 3


Have you ever heard about collisions in particle accelerators? PART 2
Now that we're up to speed, let’s dive deeper into the fascinating inner workings of modern particle colliders, especially the most powerful one ever built: the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
Alexa Ines Guido
May 28


One Year of Blogging: reflecting on a Year of Discovery
As I celebrate this personal milestone, it's fitting to look back at some of the groundbreaking biological discoveries that shaped 2024. Quanta Magazine highlighted several of these advancements, each offering a glimpse into the ever-evolving tapestry of life sciences.
Saulene Sebeda
May 26


AI-Powered Awareness: My Celiac Story Spiced Up with Machine Learning- part 1
Can a single slice of birthday cake flip your genome’s “on” switch?
In Part 1 of my AI-Powered Awareness series, I rewind to the day gluten blindsided my immune system, then fast-forward to how we can train machine-learning models to catch Celiac disease before it derails anyone else’s life.
Serah Rashidi (She/Her)
May 25


Unraveling the Rapid Evolution of Human DNA
For decades, the prevailing belief in genetics was that human DNA evolves at a relatively slow pace. However, recent research is challenging this belief, revealing that our genome may be changing more rapidly than previously thought. This shift has profound implications for our understanding of human evolution, health, and disease.
Saulene Sebeda
May 24


Mental health in a neuroscience conversation
Mental health. Two words that carry so much weight, yet are often left out of everyday conversations. In a world that’s constantly moving, it’s easy to push our emotional well-being to the sidelines. But the truth is, mental health is just as vital as physical health. And it’s time we gave it the attention it deserves.
Adéla Ondráčková
May 22


The Asteroid That May Cause Earth's Demise
On December 22, 2032, the streets will be filled with people doing last-minute holiday shopping, carolers spreading cheer amongst the angsty civilians, and people spending time with one another, forgetting their worries.
Salena Sharma
May 19


Have you ever heard about collisions in particle accelerators? PART 1
Have you ever questioned how we’ve come to understand the intricate world of particle physics? How did we unearth the existence of those mind-boggling fundamental particles? Or how do we validate our theories surrounding every fundamental particle? The answer lies in the remarkable collisions occurring within particle accelerators!
Alexa Ines Guido
May 16


Healing Across Time: The Timeless Bridge Between Ancient Egyptian and Modern Medicine
Among other remedies in the text, it mentions how to treat animal-borne diseases, plant irritation, and mineral toxins. There is significant focus on the heart and cardiovascular system, based on the theory that the heart was responsible for the regulation and passage of bodily fluids such as blood, tears, urine, and semen.
Tehreem Adil
May 14


Smarter Prompts, Smarter You: Outsmart AI One Prompt at a Time
Hard to believe it’s already been one year since I joined young4STEM as a technical writer and started the Techpulse Section . What. A. Year
Serah Rashidi (She/Her)
May 12


Hydrogen Watts: The Cleaner Indian Future
Hydrogen powers stars. Can it power a 4 trillion dollar economy?
Mihika Singhania
May 12


Skin test detects rare neurodegenerative disorder?
Progressive supranuclear palsy is a rare neurological disease that affects movement, balance, and cognition. With no cure for this condition, treatment plans have to focus on symptom management. But what if diagnosing it earlier in life could help?
Adéla Ondráčková
May 8


Have you ever heard about quantum entanglement?
Have you ever imagined two particles, separated by galaxies, somehow sharing a secret connection? That if you measure one, the other instantly reacts, even if it’s light-years away?
Alexa Ines Guido
May 7


#26 Murder in Bloom: Forensic Botany 101
Dive into the fascinating world of forensic botany and discover how forensic botany solves mysteries!
Aiza Jamil
May 7


Genetic Drift 🏞️🧬 - when evolution rolls the dice 🎲
Wwhat if I told you that evolution isn’t always this neat and logical? Sometimes, it’s messy. It’s random. It’s like throwing your DNA into a lottery. That, my friends, is genetic drift. And trust me, this plot twist in our evolutionary saga is a wild one.
Sharayu Salve
May 6


Electricity-Generating Bacteria
Unlike most organisms that release electrons internally, these bacteria transport electrons outside their cells, creating a current.
Saulene Sebeda
May 4
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