The Evolution of Human Morality

From the beginning of the 20th century, researchers on non-human primates like chimpanzees and orangutangs have shown us that they are capable of many things that are considered completely human. For instance - empathising, making tools and forming friendships. But perhaps not morality. Humans however, can do more than just create and feel emotions. We have language, laws,…

ByalaymMay 30, 20170Comments

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Doomsday vaults: Humanity’s plan B

On the Arctic Tundra in Svalbard, Norway, between Oslo and the North Pole, there are neither gardens nor trees. However, deep within this isolated surface lies the largest concentration of agricultural diversity of the world. The ‘Global Seed Vault’ headed by an American agriculturalist Cary Fowler heads this international effort with a team of experts…

ByalaymMay 26, 20170Comments

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The Science Behind Anxiety & Its Effects: All You Need to Know

It's hard to describe anxiety in a very general sort of way. Is it the uneasiness? A baseline negative emotion accompanying something in the near future? Scientifically speaking, anxiety is defined as a physiological phenomenon as the body’s reaction to anything stressful, dangerous and unfamiliar. The unease accompanying the anticipation of potentially troubling situation is…

ByalaymMay 25, 20170Comments

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India needs Hyperloop (One)

We've discussed the Hyperloop extensively in the past. The broadband of transportation was 'open-sourced' by Elon Musk, allowing multiple companies to compete for the same technology. Hyperloop One is one of them, and it is set to redefine commute for Indians by bringing it to the country. Quick Recap Hyperloop is an altogether new 'mode' of…

ByalaymMay 25, 20170Comments

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Could the Universe be made of a single electron?

What exactly is an electron? A textbook definition will tell you that it is a negatively charged subatomic particle which revolves around the nucleus of an atom in fixed orbits. But if we can’t directly observe one, how can we say with for sure that it even exists? In fact, thanks to Heisenberg, we can’t even pinpoint its…

ByalaymMay 8, 20170Comments

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Tesla’s Solar Roofs: The Opportunities & Challenges

On 28th October 2016, Elon Musk drew apart curtains to unveil Solar Roof, an ambitious joint venture from Tesla Inc. and (its now-subsidiary) SolarCity. Tesla, a well-known name in the automotive field, is all set to revolutionise the field of green technology with this new innovation. Also Read: The Rise & Rise of SolarCity What are Solar Roofs?…

ByalaymMay 3, 20170Comments

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A Brief History of Time Travel

We measure time with the help of clocks and calendars - which are artificial constructs we've put up. But how do we know time exists? How can we say for sure that time is passing by? Say, it did actually exist. When did the Universe’s clocks start ticking? It is generally accepted that the concept of time…

ByalaymApril 29, 20170Comments

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How Elon Musk’s Neuralink Will Usher in the First Generation of Super-Humans

It is amply clear by now, or has been for quite some time, that Elon Musk is on a mission to transform the future of the human species. In a time when electric cars, solar roofs and re-usable rockets seemed like a distant dream, this entrepreneur with an impeccable business style sprang into action and…

ByalaymApril 27, 20170Comments

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A Brief History Of Life

What we see in the night sky is a tiny part of the infinite universe. With the discovery of the Earth being around the planet to the invention of nuclear weapons, numerous theories have come up now and then as of how did the universe, the Earth, and most importantly how did we come into…

ByalaymApril 4, 20170Comments

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The James Webb Space Telescope will Transform Our View of the Cosmos

We've been beguiled by the stars ever since Astronomy was discovered. Or is it the other way round? In ancient times, our curiosity for exploring beyond the unknown could only be quenched by astute observation and fertile imagination. Ever since the birth of the telescope 400 years ago, we have gradually unraveled the physics behind numerous cosmic events,…

ByalaymApril 3, 20170Comments

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