Brief History of the Most Famous Swear Word in the World
Two recent discoveries have changed our understanding of the word’s earliest history in English. … Continue readingBrief History of the Most Famous Swear Word in the World
How the Occult Gave Birth to Science
For scientists of yore anything—from mermaids to alchemy—was on the table. When it came to fascination with the occult, Newton was hardly alone. … Continue readingHow the Occult Gave Birth to Science
A Note From Mohib Shah – On the New World Order
Roman empire lasted for a 1000 years, Ottoman 600 years, British 400 years. American empire is now about 150 years old… … Continue readingA Note From Mohib Shah – On the New World Order
The Hidden Forces That Guide Us
Everything in the Universe, from wandering turtles to falling rocks, is surrounded by ‘fields’ that guide and direct movement. … Continue readingThe Hidden Forces That Guide Us
This Intricate Map of a Fruit Fly Brain Could Signal a Revolution in Neuroscience
The project could represent a formidable step towards better understanding brain diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s. … Continue readingThis Intricate Map of a Fruit Fly Brain Could Signal a Revolution in Neuroscience
Are You a Platonist or an Aristotelian?
“Our culture today is likely to push you to be a Platonist…this is certainly convenient for businesses and political parties…but it can also…” … Continue readingAre You a Platonist or an Aristotelian?
Animals’ Understanding of Death Can Teach Us About Our Own
In 2018, field researchers in Uganda came across an unusual sight: a female chimpanzee carried an infant that she had recently given birth to… … Continue readingAnimals’ Understanding of Death Can Teach Us About Our Own
How the Human Brain Contends With the Strangeness of Zero
Zero, which was invented late in history, is special among numbers. New studies are uncovering how the brain creates something out of nothing. … Continue readingHow the Human Brain Contends With the Strangeness of Zero
Ghulam Mustafa On Mathematical Knot
A knot is a circle embedded in three dimensions. Circle is a knot called an unknot. Given a knot, can it be unknoted? … Continue readingGhulam Mustafa On Mathematical Knot
How the Mind Assigns Meaning to Words
Jonathan Shaw in Harvard Magazine: How does the brain process language—using sounds to form words, and assigning words their meaning? Recording the activity of single neurons in the language region of patients
Ten Ways to Spot Gen Z, According to ChatGPT
As of 2023, those born between 1997 and 2012 make up the largest generation in the world, but how easy are they to spot? … Continue readingTen Ways to Spot Gen Z, According to ChatGPT
Can a Butterfly’s Wings Trigger a Distant Hurricane?
Chaos and Cause: The answer depends on the perspective you take: physics or human agency… … Continue readingCan a Butterfly’s Wings Trigger a Distant Hurricane?