Magazine
“Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world.”
– Louis Pasteur
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Auroras
in 2024An Aurora is a wave of colours in the sky mostly visible around the North and South Pole. You may refer to it as The Northern or Southern Lights. Near the North Pole, The Aurora is called Aurora Borealis and near the South Pole it is called Aurora Australis. The Aurora got its name in…
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Biological Warfare
Biological Warfare The intended usage of infectious and disease-provoking biological agents (such as bacteria or viruses) to harm, incapacitate or kill any living organism as a perpetuated act of violence, biological warfare has been prevalent ever since humanity has engaged in conflict and hostilities. Below are some events and incidents from across the world that…
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Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Therapy
Regenerative medicine is a field that aims to develop and use new therapies made from existing cells to repair tissues and organs, and to restore lost functions caused by ageing, diseases, impairments, or defects. The method of creating 3D structures by printing thin layers of materials sequentially with UV light was named stereolithography; by Charles…
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Drug-Resistant Pathogens
by Soham Jha With the emergence of the COVID-19 virus and its multiple mutations, many of us have questions about how these pathogens manage to adapt and counter vaccines and cures created to kill them. In the lines that follow, I will explain how they manage to do this, and discuss the different processes through…
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Decoding Genetics
You have likely heard about genetics, a word that’s been thrown around a lot in recent times. To clear stuff up, here’s a brief purview into the fascinating world of genes, heredity and how traits are inherited across generations. In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the double helix structure of DNA. This discovery…
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Evolution of Women’s Cycles in the Modern World
Women’s menstrual cycles have long been a topic of discussion, shaped by cultural, societal, and environmental factors. There is no doubt in the fact that there has been a noticeable shift in the characteristics of menstruation, with changes in duration, increased reports of prolonged periods of cramps, and an earlier onset of menstruation. Let’s try…
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Nobel Prizes
STORIES OF JOURNEYS TO ADVANCE HUMANITY The Nobel Prizes in the sciences are not just awards; they’re beacons of human curiosity and ingenuity, shining a light on those who dare to ask, “What if?” and “Why not?” Since Alfred Nobel laid the foundation, these prizes have celebrated the marvels of the mind, transforming society in…
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Nobel Prizes: Stories of Journeys to Advance Humanity
by Savya Meattle Nobel Prizes in the sciences are not just awards; they’re beacons of human curiosity and ingenuity, shining light on those who dare to ask, “What if?” and “Why not?” Since Alfred Nobel laid down the foundation, these prizes have celebrated the marvels of the mind, transforming society in ways once unimaginable. In…
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Unlocking Mysteries
DOES LIFE EXIST ON MARS? Could Life Be Thriving on Our Red Neighbor?” Ever since I was a child, I have been captivated by Mars, our nearby planetary companion. Recent advancements in Martian research have sparked a deep curiosity about the possibility of life beyond our own planet. Excitingly, scientists have recently uncovered evidence indicating…
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Unlocking Mysteries: Does Life Exist on Mars?
by Norra Chhatwal Could life be thriving on our red neighbour? Ever since I was a child, I have been captivated by Mars, our nearby planetary companion. Recent advancements in Martian research have sparked deep curiosity about the possibility of life beyond our own planet. Excitingly, scientists have recently uncovered evidence indicating that Mars may…