Picture this: You’re looking up at the night sky, marvelling at the stars, planets, and galaxies that twinkle from afar. But what if I told you that all the stars, planets, and everything we can see with our eyes make up less than 5% of the universe? The rest is largely invisible to us, with …
Picture waking up one day to a world completely stripped of light, sound, or Wi-Fi signals. It would feel like being cast into an abyss, cut off from the very essence of our daily life. Yet, all these aspects—light, sound, and Wi-Fi—are manifestations of one of the most fundamental phenomena in physics: electromagnetic radiation. The …
Have you ever touched a hot stove and instantly pulled your hand away without even thinking? Or jumped at a sudden loud noise? These automatic actions are examples of human reflexes and responses—an incredible aspect of our nervous system that keeps us safe and helps us react to the world around us. In this blog, …
Have you ever wondered why the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate? Scientists have been puzzled by this question for decades, and the answer seems to lie in something mysterious known as dark energy. Although we can’t see or touch it, dark energy is believed to make up about 68% of the universe and …
Have you ever gazed up at the night sky and wondered what lies beneath the surface of those distant planets? The field of planetary geology offers us the key to unlocking these mysteries. By studying the geological processes and structures of planets like Mars, scientists gain insights not only into the history and composition of …
Have you ever wondered if time could slow down or speed up depending on where you are or how fast you’re moving? While it might seem like a concept from science fiction, this is an actual phenomenon explained by Einstein’s theory of relativity. This concept is called “time dilation,” and it challenges our everyday understanding …
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and caught a glimpse of a bright streak with a glowing tail? That mesmerizing sight is a comet, one of the most fascinating objects in our solar system. Comets have been subjects of awe and mystery for centuries, often linked to folklore and predictions. But what …
When we think of Saturn, the first image that comes to mind is its magnificent rings—so grand and mesmerizing that they make Saturn one of the most iconic planets in our solar system. But did you know that Saturn isn’t the only planet with rings? In this blog, titled “The Science of Planetary Rings: Saturn …
Imagine two particles that are miles apart, yet what happens to one instantly affects the other, as if they are connected by some invisible thread. Welcome to the fascinating world of quantum entanglement, a phenomenon that Albert Einstein famously referred to as “spooky action at a distance.” In this blog, we’ll dive into the mysteries …
Imagine a place where the laws of physics, as we know them, cease to exist—a place so mysterious and powerful that not even light can escape it. Welcome to the world of black holes. In this blog, “The Physics of Black Holes: Understanding Singularities,” we’ll embark on a journey to explore one of the most …
