Written by: Maneth Perera The vast amounts of empty space between stars may not be so empty after all. Dark matter is a theorized invisible substance that fills in these gaps, and it’s discussed extensively in the Lambda Cold Dark Matter Model (ΛCDM for short)
Stable Matching and its Discrepancies Written by: Aryan Mansingh There are many topics in game theory, but one of the most basic yet fundamental is the idea of a stable matching. This can be used in a variety of fields from economics to 5G networks,
Written by: Karthik Prasad Calculus is one of the greatest inventions in Mathematics. Its two primary tools—the derivative and integral—allow us to calculate the rates of change and work done respectively,and are used throughout the world. However, it doesn’t always do things the way
Written by: Abhinav Anne This article was written in association with Climate Cardinals, the world’s largest youth-led climate advocacy organization dedicated to translating and disseminating climate information. Climate change poses an existential threat to human health, amplifying existing health risks and giving rise to new
Written by: Maneth Perera April 10, 2010 at approx. 7 pm, on the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana… A board of BP (British Petroleum) executives sat in a room on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig situated in the Macondo reservoir in the
In the field of nanotechnology, quantum dots, also called “semiconductor nanocrystals”, are semiconductor particles a few nanometres in size with optical and electronic properties that differ from those of larger particles via quantum mechanical effects. Quantum dots (QDs) are renowned for their ability to exhibit
Introduction Gone are the days when smart homes felt like something straight out of a sci-fi movie; now, they’re a part of the everyday lives of many, reshaping how we navigate and connect with our homes. They bring an unmatched level of convenience, from friendly
Written By: Kavya Reddy Of the 4-8 million babies born globally each year, around 3-5 percent are born with severe birth defects (Victor Chang, 2024). Furthermore, 10-20 percent of all pregnancies are at risk of ending in a miscarriage (Victor Chang, 2024). There are
Traveling faster than light – or as scientists call it, FTL – has long been a staple of science fiction; but according to Einstein’s theory of relativity, it’s an impossible task. However, new research proposes several methods through which FTL travel might be possible .
Written by: Aryan Mansingh 2024 is a Leap Year. Once every four years, an extra day, February 29th, is added to make up for the Earth’s orbit around the sun being longer than the length of a year. However, the story behind the leap seconds