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#Perspective / The science behind love: A biological ballet, an endocrine euphony

It often elicits an unexplainable sensation — the most enigmatic force that has influenced centuries of philosophical discourse, poetry, and literature. However, in reality, love can be understood through scientific means.

Scientific breakthroughs of 2023

The astounding discoveries made by scientists in the fields of cosmology, nuclear energy, medicine, cancer and artificial intelligence are poised to profoundly impact our lives

Two Years of James Webb Space Telescope / Can we build a more powerful space telescope?

Exploring the cosmos: from ground-based telescopes to revolutionary space observatories

Microbiology vs Biotechnology vs Biochemistry: Which major suits you best?

Biochemistry as a field is a fascinating foray into the chemical reactions of biological molecules.

The Case for Science Communication and Science Writing

Maintaining scientific communication through science writing seems to suffer from a lack of attention.

The Allure of Studying Pure Science

Don’t pure science subjects deserve more attention? Should undergraduate students be more interested in pure sciences?

Is Intellectual Property Turning into a Knowledge Monopoly?

Science was supposed to produce new knowledge, which could then be mined by technology to produce artifacts.

Oppenheimer Paradox: Power of Science and the Weakness of Scientists

The atomic bomb represented multiple ruptures in society – not just at the level of war, but also the recognition in society that science was no longer the concern of the scientists alone but of all of us.

Prabir Ghosh taught me to be a sceptic

Through his simple and coherent scientific explanations for “supernatural” events such as the practice of witchcraft or the sanctity of religious sites, he challenged the dogmatic belief system which exists throughout much of South Asia.

October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022

Bangladesh wins 1 silver and 5 bronze medals at Open World Astronomy Olympiad

The competition seeks to promote astronomy education, recognise bright students, and build worldwide academic relations.

August 18, 2022
August 18, 2022

The Reason Flat Earthers Exist

Flat earthers think that rebelling against all the evidence makes them look clever, but does it, really?

July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022

Evolution of alien theories

The idea of aliens existed before we even knew about outer space.

June 3, 2022
June 3, 2022

Scintilla Science Club to organise 65th Annual Science Festival

SHOUT, the youth supplement of The Daily Star, will host a workshop on science fiction story writing.

March 9, 2022
March 9, 2022

Celebrating women in STEM

Today, we are focusing on women who triumphed against all odds and have changed the world for the better through the field of science.

March 7, 2022
March 7, 2022

30 inspiring icons of women's empowerment

There are leaders and then there are icons who serve as inspiration. The following list contains just some of the names that motivate us to achieve our very best. These women serve as ideal role models for the future generation, irrespective of gender differences.

February 3, 2022
February 3, 2022

Roadblocks in research for women

Gender biases discourage women from pursuing careers in research.

July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021

Bacteria, and Other Gut Feelings

Our behaviour may directly affect the bacteria in our gut.

June 12, 2021
June 12, 2021

The Science Behind These Beautiful Skies

Why, and how, is the sky so colourful these days?

October 25, 2020
October 25, 2020

Jus like humans, ageing chimps prioritise important friendships

When it comes to friendships, people are known to become more selective with age. It turns out the same is true of male chimps, who have fewer yet more genuine pals to ape around with as they get older, according to a study published in the journal Science on Thursday.

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