What is a Group?
Today we will present the basics of Group Theory. Group Theory is essential to theoretical physics as it examines the symmetries of nature to uncover fundamental connections and patterns within the universe.
Category Archives: Science
What’s the ‘Proper Time’?
Revisiting the theme of time we explain the geometry of spacetime and explore the special quantity known as ‘proper time’. A qualitative post which includes the use of simple graphs.
Feeling Futuristic
Today I’ll be looking forward just over a decade and pulling out what are believed to be 10 of the biggest scientific advancements of tomorrow. Hold on tight things are about to get exciting.
Who should share information?
A brief attempt to understand the phenomena of fake news, in a world where information can be accessed and cross checked in seconds. An entirely opinion based discursive post.
Laws of Quantum
A post which explains the five main laws which govern the quantum world. The post is purely qualitative and requires no use of mathematics.
Inside the mind: Thought experiments
A post presenting a scientific tool known as thought experiment. Pros and cons will be given alongside examples of noteworthy thought experiments across the ages. Let’s go inside the mind.
The power of Bayes
An introduction to Bayes theorem, a powerful way of thinking that can influence the way you see the world and allow you to reveal the truth. A very limited use of percentages and probabilities are used to illustrate the ideas.
Looking to the Horizon
A post about the Event Horizon Telescope and its recent efforts to capture the first ever image of the Black Hole at the center of our galaxy.
How long is a piece of string?
A brief introduction to the biggest contender for a unified theory – a 2000 word introduction to string theory requiring no mathematics.
Story of the stars
The life of a star is brilliant, furious and explosive. Today we will recount the journeys of the different types of stars, from birth until death.
Rationalising The Universe 