Category: Sciences
The Sciences section publishes contributor-submitted articles, explainers, and perspectives from chemistry, materials science, environmental science, biology, physics, technology, health sciences, and allied scientific fields. It welcomes clear and accessible scientific writing for students, teachers, researchers, and curious readers.
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Have Scientists Synthesized a Living Cell in the Lab?
Scientists have reported SpudCell, an advanced synthetic cell-like system that can reportedly feed, grow, copy DNA and divide under laboratory conditions. But is it truly life created from scratch? This article explains what has actually been achieved, why the claim needs scientific caution, and how the field reached this milestone.
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Quantum Physics vs Quantum Computing: How Much Do We Really Need to Understand?
Confused by quantum physics and quantum computing? Discover the key differences, the four essential quantum concepts everyone should know, and how much science you really need to understand this revolutionary technology.
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When Trees Keep Breathing but Stop Growing
A new Science Advances study shows that trees may continue absorbing carbon dioxide even after wood growth slows or stops. This post explains why photosynthesis does not always translate into long-term carbon storage, and what this means for forests, climate models, and future climate policy.
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History of Science: Greatest Journey of Curiosity
Explore the history of science from ancient civilizations to modern research, tracing humanity’s journey of curiosity, discovery, and scientific progress.
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The Ancient Puzzle of Packing Spheres: From Kepler’s Cannonballs to Viazovska’s Magic Function
From Kepler’s cannonball conjecture to Viazovska’s breakthrough in dimensions 8 and 24, this report narrates the centuries-long mathematical quest to understand the densest possible arrangement of spheres.