Many people in the present time love to get their skin inked, however, some cannot bear having one because the pain is unbearable for them. Others, on the other hand, see tattoos as a form of rebellion. But did you know that the practice of tattooing is as old as civilization itself? … Read more
The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the world. It is awarded annually for outstanding works in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Economics, and the promotion of peace. These prizes were established by the will of Alfred Nobel, and are traditionally awarded on December 10 every year since 1901. … Read more
Ancient practices such as rituals, Chinese medicine, holistic medicine, spiritual and religious practices are often undermined as ineffective, not necessary or plain superstition or fantasy. Scientists say that things that cannot be seen, touched or measured have any practical value. However, science has started to rediscover the value and wisdom of ancient … Read more
Most scientists accept that the universe started with the Big Bang. The theory states that around 13.7 billion years ago, all matter in the universe was concentrated into a single, infinitesimally tiny point. It goes something like this: the universe began to expand rapidly through a hot and huge explosion, and is … Read more
Because of our busy lifestyles and hectic schedules, it’s easy to forget how truly amazing and mesmerizing our world is. Science has presented us truths about the world around us, and many of them we are still unaware of. The mysteries are probably endless, but here are few of the many fascinating science … Read more
Archaeology may not be the most exciting science ever, but it did and is still doing its purpose. Because of archaeological findings throughout the years, we discovered mysteries of the past that lead to the answers to some of our questions about the early history and civilization of the human race. 1. … Read more
Because of science’s incredible advancements, more knowledge and innovations are being developed over the years. However, many mysteries about our seen around our planet and the universe remain unexplained. 1. Antikythera Mechanism The Antikythera Mechanism is an ancient clockwork computer with more than 30 hand-made gears that calculates the movements of the … Read more
We’ve been taught a lot of scientific facts, or “old wives’ tale.” But do you know that these things that we know all along turn out to be untrue at all? Here are some of the popular scientific “facts” that are debunked by real facts: Goldfish have better memories than you think; … Read more