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March 25, 2025 · 5 min read
Some techies today fear hell—not from a god, but from a computer. Human beings have a habit of wrapping up big unknowns in familiar stories. Even in our high-tech, secular age, the quest to create Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) often comes with a kind of religious or end-of-the-world fervor. Some communities of self-described rationalists speak […]
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When you think of mental health, terms like depression, anxiety, or PTSD might come to mind. These are diagnoses many of us are familiar with, often based on what’s known as the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) or ICD (International Classification of Diseases). But have you ever wondered if these labels truly […]
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Imagine you’re a spider (if you’re a nut), perched delicately in your web, waiting for a meal to stumble into your silken trap. Now, picture yourself without one of the key tools most spiders rely on: venom. How would you survive? This is the reality for the Uloboridae family of spiders, who have developed a […]
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Have you ever wondered why some influencers seem to have a magical touch when it comes to engagement on their posts, while others with similar or even higher follower counts struggle? A recent study sheds light on this phenomenon, revealing an intriguing pattern: the relationship between an influencer’s follower count and engagement is not as […]
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How Molecular Waves Shape Our Lives Aging is inevitable—each wrinkle, each gray hair a testament to the years we’ve lived. But what if I told you that aging doesn’t just happen gradually? Instead, it surges in waves, with profound changes occurring at specific points in our lives. Imagine these waves as the invisible currents beneath […]
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Have you ever wondered why diseases like COVID-19, the flu, or even the ancient plague have caused such widespread impact? These events aren’t just random; they follow patterns influenced by our interactions with the environment and animals. This blog will dive into the fascinating world of pandemics, explaining how they start, spread, and what we […]
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To everything, turn turn turn There is a season, turn turn turn. For us, summer is coming to a close. So, it’s kind of fitting that this incredible article on the seasons of life was published. We’ll have a blog about it next week. Here’s what we have in store for you all. Unlock Science Secrets: […]
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Harnessing solar energy efficiently is crucial for our sustainable future. With the rise of photovoltaic (PV) energy systems, storing and managing this energy effectively becomes vital. Enter the world of swarm intelligence—a fascinating field that could revolutionize how we optimize solar energy storage systems. This blog looks at a study on how these algorithms work […]
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Imagine feeling an overwhelming sense of unity with the universe, where the boundaries of your ego dissolve, and you experience a profound connection to everything around you. This mystical experience is not just a fanciful idea but a potential game-changer in the world of mental health treatment. Recent research suggests that these profound moments, often […]
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