because science is no rocket science
Mohsin Rasheed 
Pakistan may not yet be synonymous with olive oil, but the country is quietly experiencing an olive boom that could redefine its agricultural landscape. With an increasing number of small-scale farmers, entrepreneurs, and marketers venturing into olive production, the nation is taking significant strides toward reducing its reliance on imported edible oils. For a country … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) made history by crossing the $100,000 threshold for the first time on the night of December 4th, marking a monumental moment for the cryptocurrency market. This surge, fueled by supportive remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for SEC Chair, sent Bitcoin soaring to a record high of … Read more
This month, Lahore has experienced alarming air quality levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 1000 on multiple occasions. To put this into perspective, an AQI above 300 is categorized as “hazardous,” posing severe health risks. For Lahore’s 13 million residents, breathing has become a challenge during the smog-laden months of November and December. … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will serve as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sparked debate. Kennedy’s disputed positions on vaccines, public health, and environmental science, many of which have been thoroughly debunked by the scientific community, make his appointment a significant concern for those advocating science-based … Read more
In an era where truth was increasingly muddled, Donald Trump’s first administration took a stance that many would describe as a “war on science.” This war wasn’t waged with bullets or bombs but with misinformation, deregulation, and silencing the very experts tasked with protecting public health and the environment. What emerged from this conflict is … Read more
GJ 9827 d: The Smallest Exoplanet Discovered with Water Vapor GJ 9827 d, an exoplanet situated approximately 98 light-years away, has captured the attention of astronomers as the smallest exoplanet identified to date that possesses water vapor in its atmosphere. With a diameter nearly twice that of Earth, questions arise regarding its composition—could it closely … Read more
Overview of the Storm Hurricane Milton has surprised meteorologists with its rapid intensification, marking one of the swiftest escalations in hurricane history. With wind speeds surpassing 175 mph, this storm has set new records for October hurricanes. The unusually warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico facilitated Milton’s development, while the process of eyewall replacement … Read more
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced the prestigious Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2024, an honor that this year goes to three remarkable scientists: David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper. This award not only highlights their individual achievements but also underscores the disruptive advancements they have made in the world of protein … Read more
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced that the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 has been awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for their groundbreaking contributions to the field of machine learning. The laureates’ work has revolutionized the development of powerful artificial neural networks, which are the backbone of today’s … Read more
The Amazon, often referred to as the “lungs of the planet,” is not only the world’s largest river by volume but also a crucial lifeline for millions of people and countless species. However, this mighty waterway is now shrinking, and the implications are severe. Due to record-low water levels and a devastating drought, Brazil is … Read more