The core technology of modern-day hydroponics relates to the nourishment of plants without the requirement of soil. In essence, it refers to a space-saving solution that makes use of mineral nutrient solutions in water, as opposed to 'wasteful' land and farms. And while this technological ambit may seem to be out of the bounds of…
Robots are man’s new best friend. From industrial production lines to assisting doctors during surgery, these futuristic automatons have come a long way, thanks to advancements in science and technology. They have also found a place in the military, aiding soldiers in tasks like reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition as well as load-bearing. In recent years,…
Food is so much more than just a source of nourishment and subsistence. Its richness colors culture, history and even literature. Its coalescing prowess brings people together into communities by creating a sense of familiarity and brotherhood. Some might go so far as to say that food is one of the major forces forging national…
Dubai has become a world-famous destination for its unbelievable feats of architecture. Who’d have thought of building an enormous fake island in the ocean, that too in the shape of an open palm leaf? Dubai would, and Dubai did. Dubai is home to the fabulously intricate Dubai Mall, the world’s biggest shopping mall. Then there’s…
Although deemed impossible only a few centuries ago, space exploration like flight are easily two of mankind’s greatest achievements. In fact, they are glowing exemplars of what the human mind is capable of attaining, when left to its own devices. The outer space has long held an unshakable fascination, originating over 25,000 years ago with…
Since last year, there have been a few developments in the field of science and technology that have gone beyond the threshold of what may have seem as 'realistic'. In fact, many of their fictional counterparts can be seen in the realm of pop culture. So without further ado, let us take a gander at…
The tardigrades have long held the imagination of many a zoological specialist, since at least the late 18th century - when the micro-animal (aquatic invertebrate) was first discovered by the German pastor Johann August Ephraim Goeze in 1773. And while showcasing 'affable' physical characteristics like being short, pudgy and nearly translucent - with four pair…
When it comes to our space-faring scope, the ambit of manned missions to Mars is often considered as the potential 'holy grail' achievement that could pave the way for human exploration and even habitation on alien planets. NASA’s recently-held 3D Printed Habitat Challenge also pertains to this future goal. But of course, human habitation on Mars…
During last year's Halloween, we harped at length about 10 of the biggest monsters from our pop culture. But this time around, we decided to take a walk down the history lane, and bring to you ten of the weirdest, bizarre and outright obnoxious monsters ever conceived in the 'healthy' minds of our predecessors. (more…)
Often viewed as the working class heroes of the Roman society, the gladiators have surely seen their fair share of screen time in our modern-day popular media. However, beyond grand spectacles and bloody feats, the very nature of gladiatorial contests alluded to the 'institutionalization of violence' ingrained in the Roman society since its tribal days.…