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Science Through the Poetic Lens
Before the scientific method, philosophy answered mankind’s big questions. But somewhere along the way, science conquered philosophy; scientists became rather mechanical, surrendering...
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The Key to Immortality: Jellyfish
Deep in the vast abyss of the ocean, roams a creature that might hold the elixir to immortality. When this creature of...
Mathematics
Limiting Infinity
Ever heard of Aleph-nought or the Hilbert’s Hotel and your inquisition got the better of you? Then probably you’re acquainted with infinity and have...
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Dr Imran Anwar: “A student should always stay curious”
Dr Imran Anwar, an ardent mathematician, is currently an Associate Professor at the Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences, Lahore. He has...
Insights into the Human Brain: Discovery of a Unique Neuron
Everyone has a knowledge hungry science-worm in them that awakens every time they read about a ground-breaking, earth-shattering, neuron-exploding discovery. Even more...
The Queen of Science, Mary Somerville
It’s not like women have not played an important role in pioneering science. In fact, despite the overwhelming male implications of the...
Advancement in the Pursuit of Extrasolar Water and Life
Water is an absolute necessity of life. This is why when astronomers are looking for life in the universe, they are actually...
Xenobots – a new form of life?
Scientists have successfully created the first-ever cell-based living robot: the Xenobots. These robots are an embodiment of the wonders the fusion of...
Radioactivity: The Start of Modern Physics
Nineteenth century was the century of science evolution. Many revolutionary ideas were presented during this century. In biology, Charles Darwin introduced the...