Fun fact: A mouse brain, no larger than a fingernail, might just help us crack one of the toughest human psychological puzzles — post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It may sound like science fiction, but new research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) shows that understanding how mice let go of fear could one day …
Did you know? The term “Big Bang” — the most famous theory about the universe’s origin — was actually coined as a mockery, not as a scientific label! In the fascinating world of physics, the names we give to cosmic mysteries can shape how we think about them, for better or worse. In this blog, …
Fun Fact: Every year, trees naturally absorb around 2.4 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) — but to truly cool the planet, we need to pull out much, much more! Introduction: Why Just Cutting Emissions Won’t Save Us Anymore We’ve heard it a thousand times: “Cut your carbon emissions!” But what if I told you …
Fun Fact: The word “Brutalism” comes from the French term béton brut, meaning “raw concrete” — and today, it’s getting an eco-friendly makeover! Once dismissed as cold and harsh, Brutalism — the mid-20th-century architectural style characterised by heavy concrete structures — is experiencing an unexpected revival. But it’s not coming back unchanged. Welcome to the …
Fun Fact: The human gut hosts around 100 trillion bacteria, outnumbering human cells by more than 10 to 1! Imagine spending years trapped in your own body by relentless, unexplained pain. No visible injury, no clear diagnosis—just daily agony that painkillers barely touch. Now imagine that the solution might not be found in a powerful …
Fun Fact: Every colour you’ve ever seen—every red, blue, green, or magenta—is made from just three types of light sensors in your eyes. But now, scientists have found a way to cheat the system and invent a brand-new colour. Imagine being shown something so vivid, so saturated, that your brain has no name for it. …
Fun Fact: The average person sees up to 10,000 ads per day—most of which try to convince you to buy something you don’t actually need. It’s 2025, and the hottest trend right now? Not buying anything at all. Yes, you read that right. The ‘No-Buy 2025’ Movement is turning heads, emptying shopping carts, and shaking …
Fun Fact: In Japan, adult diapers now outsell baby diapers—a sign that the world isn’t getting younger. We’re living longer. That’s good news, right? After all, who wouldn’t want to enjoy more sunsets, more stories with grandchildren, and more chances to perfect their recipe for kadhi-chawal? But while we celebrate longer lifespans, we often forget …
Fun Fact: This is the first time in history that nearly every nation, except one of the most powerful, has come together to sign a treaty to combat future pandemics — a moment as unique as it is urgent. In a world still healing from the scars of COVID-19, something remarkable just happened. In a …
Fun Fact: A new type of accelerator could potentially shrink a 27-kilometre-long particle collider into a machine just a few meters in size — all thanks to plasma waves. What if the next generation of particle colliders didn’t need vast underground tunnels stretching across countries? What if they could fit in a lab — or …
