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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?

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.

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?

Imagine a T. rex looking up at the sky, unable to fly, while its tiny feathered cousins were testing out their wings. It sounds unbelievable, but it’s true: birds are living dinosaurs. Their story is one of survival, adaptation, and transformation—proof that even the mightiest of lineages can reinvent themselves.

Not all dinosaurs went extinct. A small group of feathered theropods managed to survive. They were small, adaptable, and could fly or glide—traits that gave them the edge when ecosystems collapsed.

Why don’t spacecraft travel at the speed of light currently? The answer to this involves a lot of complicated physics that Einstein and a lot of physicists were able to dumb down for us! Traveling at the speed of light requires a lot of energy, like an infinite amount!

Go behind the scenes of STEM MUN for Changemaking — a global student-led Model UN that brought together over 100 delegates from 42+ countries to debate science, ethics, and policy while raising funds for education. In Part 1, Mihika (the Secretary General) shares what it took to build the conference, from fee waivers to guest speakers, design chaos, and real impact.

One hundred years ago, Werner Heisenberg retreated to the island of Helgoland, where he built the foundations of the first full formulation of quantum mechanics. But let’s take a step back: who actually started the quantum revolution? And how did physicists begin to understand the concept of quantification?

Let’s say nature had a watch—one that didn’t tick but mutated. Sounds weird? That’s a molecular clock for you. In this blog, we’re decoding how scientists use DNA changes to track the timeline. Yes, it's real science. No, it’s not sci-fi. (Okay, maybe just a little.)

Let’s talk about mysterious particles that, at least in theory, could move faster than light.

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.

‘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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Hydrogen powers stars. Can it power a 4 trillion dollar economy?

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?

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?

Unlike most organisms that release electrons internally, these bacteria transport electrons outside their cells, creating a current.