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REFLECTIONS / The tiny space between science and literature
"Growing to love something, and allowing that to change me is not immediate, it is not profound. Nor is it something caused just by reading a handful of books"
How CHRF is redefining single-cell genomics in Bangladesh
For the first time in Bangladesh, Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) has successfully generated single-cell genomic (SCG) data for the Human Cell Atlas (HCA).
World's most powerful laser unveiled in Romania
A research centre in Romania has recently unveiled "the world's most powerful laser", which is based on the inventions of 2018 Nobel Physics Prize winners Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland. The laser, as per the Romanian research centre, is expected to revolutionise everything from the health sector to space exploration.
#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?
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.
AI-generated book receives criticism on the internet
Tthe story of a little girl named Alice and a robot named Sparkle who explore the frontiers of science and technology together.
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.
The Reason Flat Earthers Exist
Flat earthers think that rebelling against all the evidence makes them look clever, but does it, really?
Evolution of alien theories
The idea of aliens existed before we even knew about outer space.
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.
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.
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.
Roadblocks in research for women
Gender biases discourage women from pursuing careers in research.