because science is no rocket science
80 years ago, on the morning of August 6, 1945, the city of Hiroshima stirred awake like any other summer day. Children walked to school, shopkeepers opened shutters, and workers crossed bridges unaware that within minutes, their world would be unrecognizable. At exactly 8:15 a.m., a new chapter of human history was written in blinding … Read more
In light of the recent terrorist attack in Phalgam and the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a chilling question resurfaces: What if a regional skirmish spirals into nuclear war? A scientific paper by Richard P. Turco and colleagues paints a harrowing picture—not just for South Asia, but for the world. A Local War with … Read more
The Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan remains one of the most prolonged and complicated territorial conflicts in modern history. Its origins trace back to the partition of British India in 1947. During the partition, princely states were given the option to join either India or Pakistan based on geographic contiguity and demographic composition. Jammu … Read more
As the war in Ukraine drags on into its third year, Russia finds itself at a critical economic crossroads. The Kremlin’s war chest is rapidly depleting, and sanctions are tightening the noose around key revenue streams. With the National Wealth Fund almost exhausted and budget deficits ballooning, Russia’s ability to sustain the current pace of … Read more
Ukraine’s military has claimed that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time during the ongoing conflict. According to Ukrainian air force, the ICBM was launched from the Astrakhan region. This region is located in the south-eastern part of the Russian Federation near the Caspian Sea. Ukraine said the attack targeted enterprises … Read more
Analysts warn that Russia’s militaristic economic strategy and planned military expenditures could deepen significant imbalances within the government’s finances. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, the Russian government has recently approved a draft budget for 2025-2027 that anticipates a dramatic increase in defense spending, projected to rise to 13.5 trillion roubles (approximately $145 … Read more
Amidst the complexities of the Russia-Ukraine war, few voices have been as consistently informative and engaging as that of Oberst Markus Reisner, an Austrian military expert and academic who has become a prominent figure in media coverage of the conflict. As the head of research at the Theresian Military Academy (Theresianische Militärakademie), Oberst Reisner’s deep … Read more
The Palianytsia missile-drone system, developed by Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, represents a significant advancement in drone warfare technology. Officially unveiled on August 24, 2024, this innovative weapon system is designed for long-range strikes against military targets, proving difficult to counter. What is the Palianytsia?The Palianytsia is a turbojet drone missile system that highlights … Read more
The Ukraine war and its aftermath may lead to a significant shift towards greener energy sources. Even before the war, businesses, investors, and political leaders had been positioning themselves to take advantage of the economic benefits of clean energy sources, such as wind, solar, and hydrogen. However, the pace of this transition was slow, and … Read more