Tag: science
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Science is not Technology! A simple and yet forgotten fact… [+ The meaning of life as Bonus]
Besides the beautiful decor and the impeccable construction, Damascus swords were famous for their strength, durability, and elasticity. They were the pride of the city of Damascus, Syria, due to their exceptional qualities mainly because of the so-called Damascus steel; a type of steel whose main ingredient was a wootz steel imported from India. A…
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Giant atoms. The same as small atoms…
Scientists have proposed a new theory that combines some of the most mysterious phenomena in the Universe - black holes, gravitational waves, and axions - to solve one of the most confounding problems in modern physics. And it's got experts in the field very excited. The theory, which imagines a Universe filled with colossal 'gravitational…
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Technology works! Science works! Well, NOT QUITE... (Technology and Science do NOT work!)
Science and technology are for any the jewels in the crown of modern civilization. Their success reflects to the western culture and the nations which embrace them, their glory reflects to modern society and the modern way of thinking. We live better, we think better, we are better humans! And what better argument for that, than to show to…
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Unethical f***ing science!
Swearing is actually a sign of more intelligence - not less - say scientists. (source) In a controversial move, a senior US scientific committee has given the green light to one of the most contentious forms of genome editing: where genetic changes made to human embryos will then be inherited by following generations. For the…
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