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…

“Theoretical physics is the entertainment branch of physics.” — How fascinating it is to comprehend the fact that the physical realities of the universe can fit into tiny little mathematical relations so pure and abstract in their forms. Physics is the science that describes the world around us in the most comprehensible mathematical way with proper observation, analysis, and…

Visionary ideas from ‘a rebel without a Ph.D.’ — Freeman Dyson, one of the most influential theoretical physicists of the 20th century, left a profound impact on the fields of quantum electrodynamics, solid-state physics, astronomy, and nuclear engineering. His collaborations with leading physicists of his time and his unconventional ideas form a vibrant part of the rich tapestry of…

An Unforgettable Confluence of Minds — There exists a photograph, one that speaks of an extraordinary moment in the annals of science. It was taken in 1927 during the fifth Solvay Conference in Brussels, where the greatest minds of the time convened to explore the frontiers of physics. Standing amidst these titans of science were Albert…

From Scientific Sensation to Debunked Dream — In the annals of scientific history, few episodes have spurred as much intrigue and controversy as the saga of cold fusion. In March of 1989, the world stood momentarily captivated by the announcement made by electrochemists Martin Fleischmann and Stanley Pons of the University of Utah. Their claim to have…

Debunking ‘the banana myth’ — I love bananas, specially the smoothie mixed with a spoon full of peanut butter and milk. But did you know that they are a bit radioactive? I mean literally extremely tiny bit! The level of radioactivity in a single banana is very small and it is due to the presence…

Divine Inspiration or Pure Intuition? — In the annals of mathematical history, there is perhaps no figure more enchanting, more genuinely enigmatic than Srinivasa Ramanujan. Born into modest circumstances in Erode, India, in 1887, Ramanujan’s inherent talent for mathematics unfurled like a mystical scroll, carrying him from the obscurity of his home town to the prestigious…

An Unlikely Pairing Shaping Our Perception — If you take a moment to ponder the connections between art and science, you might be tempted to think of Leonardo da Vinci’s exquisite anatomical sketches or the mathematical precision of the Pyramids of Egypt. It’s a subject that has intrigued writers and historians for centuries drawing attention to the…

From Popper to Poincaré — I’ve been fascinated by the philosophical realm of the physical sciences lately. Spending some time immersing myself in the literature, primarily the literature of the philosophy of science. By the way, I have written a piece about the distinction between the philosophy of science and scientific philosophy, before. If you…