Factoring Integers with QCs — In 1994, American mathematician and computer scientist Peter Shor developed a groundbreaking quantum computer algorithm for factoring integers while working at AT&T Bell Laboratories. Shor’s algorithm drew inspiration from an earlier algorithm by Daniel Simon, which showcased the exponential speed advantage of quantum computers. Shor recognized that this advantage was…

Rediscovering the roots in mathematical marvels of ancient India — During the Vedic period (1500–500 BCE), ancient Indian scholars made significant strides in arithmetic and geometry. They developed a profound understanding of numbers and established the foundation of the decimal system. This numeral system, based on ten symbols (1 to 9 and 0), introduced the concept of place value, which…

What happened to Einstein’s brain after his death? — The study of Einstein’s brain is a fascinating topic that continues to generate interest from both scientists and the public. While it’s true that some studies have suggested that Einstein’s brain had a higher-than-average number of glial cells, which could potentially be linked to his genius-level intellect, it’s important to…

The phenomenal lecture series by the greatest science explainer in history — I’ve written multiple pieces about Richard Feynman and his phenomenal lectures and books. Especially for the students of physics like myself, Feynman’s lectures have played a huge role in undergrad physics courses as great reference material. The Feynman lectures were made completely free online back in 2014 at Caltech’s official…

“Awarded for the creation of highly effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19" — The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of biomedical sciences. It is given annually to individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of human health and disease. The prize was established in 1895 by the Swedish…

“You, dead, are so much better than anyone else alive.” — Richard Feynman’s love letter to his deceased wife, Arline Greenbaum, is a poignant expression of his grief and longing for her, written more than a year after her death. The letter reveals a side of Feynman that is rarely seen in his public persona as a brilliant and witty physicist…

“Mathematics is the music of reason”- James Joseph Sylvester — Just as music is a harmonious arrangement of notes and rhythms, mathematics is a harmonious arrangement of numbers, symbols, and equations. In mathematics, there is an innate sense of order and balance. Each theorem, equation, or concept is like a musical note, contributing to the overall composition of ‘universal’ knowledge. …

The successful soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3 — India creates history with the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface because it is the first nation to achieve this feat in the moon’s south polar region, which is a challenging and unexplored terrain. India also becomes the fourth country to soft-land on the moon, after the…

The shortest philosophy paper ever published was titled “A Demonstration of the Causal Power of Absences” by Tyron Goldschmidt. It was a blank paper, presumably to illustrate the point that absences can have causal effects. For example, the absence of a bridge can cause a car to fall into a…