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The Man Who Coloured the Cosmos
FEW PEOPLE have a building named after them, much less an asteroid, a planet or a star. But a whole galaxy? Filled with billions and billions of stars? That’s what happened to David Malin, one of Australia’s most celebrated astronomers and one the world’s foremost astronomical photographers. And it happened by accident.
By Wilson da Silva5 years ago in FYI
Meditations on the Human Condition
The philosophers have only interpreted the world. The point, however, is to change it. Karl Marx We have been taught to welcome change and embrace its shortcomings because it would eventually benefit us. The theory of evolution also deals with change. It has been proven, repeatedly and unequivocally, that every living creature has been programmed via its genes to evolve towards a better and higher existence. We therefore know, most often told to believe, that we are constantly evolving. However, when we take the time and make the effort to understand the world as it really revolves, we discover our progress to be so costly that it becomes very clear that we have reached a plateau and even triggered devolution.
By Patrick M. Ohana5 years ago in FYI
The Left-Handed Scissor Saga
Are left-handed people really more creative? While science does not fully understand why some people end up left-handed, 10% of the population is left-handed. Some think genetics, prenatal brain activity, or the environment you grow up in determines handedness. While there may be disagreement on the origin of how you become left or right-handed, I am proud to say that I am left-handed and I am creative. While being left-handed is a unique trait, ask any lefty and they will tell you their struggles. Lefties live in a world built for the majority. Being left-handed might not seem like a big deal, but we have unusual struggles that we unknowingly overcome everyday.
By Courtney Archibeque5 years ago in FYI
The “Dark Side” of Apollo:
You’ve heard of Apollo 11 being the first manned shuttle to land on the moon in 1969, right? Well, brace yourself because you might have been hoodwinked. Thanks to conspiracy theorists like William Kaysing, many believe that the NASA program for all Apollo moon landings was a fabricated story by the US government to win against the Russians for the title of first to the moon. They called it, the Space Race. Did America really win the race? Was Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldridge the first men on the moon? Let’s find out.
By Pono Akina5 years ago in FYI
APJ Abdul Kalam
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is a world famous name. He is listed as one of the greatest scientists of the 21st century. In addition, he becomes the 11th president of India and has served his country. He was the most respected man in the country for his contribution as a scientist and as an incomparable President. Besides, his contribution to the ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) is amazing. He has led many community projects and has been instrumental in the construction of Agni and Prithvi arrows. Through his involvement in Nuclear power in India, he was known as the “Missile Man of India”. And because of his contribution to the country, the government rewarded him with the highest public award.
By Sumesh Bhaila5 years ago in FYI
Importance of English Language
We come from living in caves and eating raw meat so that the machines can cook our food. This is because we humans can come together and make progress in science. That is, we could communicate with one another, share ideas, and grow together. Without language, people cannot express their feelings or expect someone else to understand what that person is saying.
By Sumesh Bhaila5 years ago in FYI
The value of a single drop of water
Water is one of the most important sources of energy for life on earth. It is equally important for humans and animals. Water not only helps us to survive, but it is also essential for our daily well-being. It has many uses when we think about it. Much of our land is covered by water itself, however, not all of it is safe to use. Therefore, it is important that we use this obvious chemical wisely. Furthermore, given the current water shortages in our country, it makes it extremely important to conserve them as soon as possible.
By Sumesh Bhaila5 years ago in FYI
