In an era where smartphones are extensions of our hands and social media platforms are our daily hangouts, it’s ironic that Generation Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—are experiencing unprecedented levels of loneliness. Dubbed “The Age of Solitude,” this phenomenon sees our most digitally connected generation grappling with feelings of isolation and disconnection. How did …
Fun Fact: Your DNA carries time stamps—tiny chemical tags—that scientists can use to estimate how fast (or slow) you’re ageing! Imagine a world where a single blood test could tell you how old your body “really” is—regardless of how many candles were on your last birthday cake. Epigenetic clocks offer an ambitious promise—they’re making waves …
Fun Fact: In March 2020, a single choir rehearsal in Washington state turned into one of the most important case studies for understanding how COVID-19 spreads, long before the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially acknowledged the virus was airborne. Introduction: When One Voice Changed the Air The year was 2020. The world was just beginning …
Fun Fact: If you could ride a beam of light, you’d never hit the “edge” of the universe—because it doesn’t have one. The idea that the universe has no centre might sound like a philosophical riddle or a Zen koan, but it’s a scientific reality. And it’s one that flips our human instincts upside down. …
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. …
