Let's face it: your brain is probably addicted to caffeine without you even knowing it. But let's back up a minute: how did this happen? Read on to find out!
Your Body on Caffeine
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Sleep and its Effect on Our Brain
The average human being spends one-third of their life asleep. You have probably been often told that getting adequate sleep is crucial for our well-being. But do you know why it’s important to get a full night’s sleep? Read on to find out.
Ethics in Science
Whether it is debating the use of recreational drugs or trying to justify the development of a nuclear plant, Science has always been stretching the ethical boundaries of humanity. For far too long, scientists have carried out experiments without considering any of the ethical consequences, as that was not their field of study. However, in … Continue reading Ethics in Science
Capture the Flag Events and Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) Encryption
This post explains my experience with Capture the Flag events this summer, the Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) cryptosystem, and various RSA attacks I learned during these events.
Exploring the frontiers of knowledge at CERN – How I learned to love Particle Physics
Why do particles have a mass? What is dark matter? And why is there only matter and no antimatter left? These are some of the questions that scientists from all over the world try to explore at CERN. This is the story of how I discovered my passion for particle physics, which led to a 4 day stay at CERN
A Beginner’s Guide to Cognitive Science
Every moment of every day we constantly think and process new information. Our brain observes and learns about how everything works in our life. But have you ever wondered how your brain does that? How does your brain think the way it does? Keep reading to learn more about cognitive science!
Engineering: A Brief History
A short history of engineering, and what we've accomplished since prehistory.
The Field of Chemical Engineering
A fairly brief overview of Chemical Engineering as a career.
How to Discover Asteroids
Why studying asteroids matters, and how you can get involved using your computer or telescope.
Prime numbers and spirals
Prime numbers, yes. You might have been introduced to these numbers in elementary school but some of their complexities leave us bewildered and have gained the fascination of many mathematicians including mathematics greats like Gauss, Euclid and Riemann making them one of the most sought after bases of studies in mathematics. But what is so mysterious … Continue reading Prime numbers and spirals
STEM From Scratch 