Articles for author: Gargi Chakravorty

10 Natural Phenomena That Defy the Laws of Physics

10 Natural Phenomena That Defy the Laws of Physics

Gargi Chakravorty

You’ve probably been told that are unchangeable, fundamental truths governing every corner of our universe. Yet nature seems to have its own sense of humor, occasionally serving up phenomena that make even the brightest scientists scratch their heads. From floating lightning orbs that last impossibly long to particles that appear to communicate faster than light ...

Why Time Might Not Exist the Way We Think It Does

Why Time Might Not Exist the Way We Think It Does

Gargi Chakravorty

The steady tick of your wall clock, the relentless march from morning to night, the aging process that marks our lives – all of these seem to prove that time is as real and fundamental as the ground beneath your feet. Yet some of the most brilliant minds in physics are questioning this most basic ...

The Deadly Beauty of Fire Rainbows Explained

The Deadly Beauty of Fire Rainbows Explained

Gargi Chakravorty

Nature has an extraordinary talent for creating spectacles that leave us breathless. Among these wonders, few phenomena capture our imagination quite like fire rainbows. These dazzling displays stretch across our skies with colors so vivid they seem almost otherworldly, creating the illusion of flames dancing through the clouds. Though their name suggests danger, fire rainbows ...

7 Signs the Planet's Weather Is Entering a New Age

7 Signs the Planet’s Weather Is Entering a New Age

Gargi Chakravorty

The Earth’s climate system is shifting into uncharted territory. You’ve likely noticed the headlines about record temperatures and extreme storms, but what’s happening now goes far beyond isolated weather events. Scientists worldwide are documenting fundamental changes that signal we’re witnessing the emergence of a dramatically different climate era. When you examine the data from 2024, ...

Why Wolves and Dogs May Share an Ancient Emotional Code

Why Wolves and Dogs May Share an Ancient Emotional Code

Gargi Chakravorty

When you look into your dog’s eyes, something magical happens. Your pet companion seems to read your every emotion, responding with uncanny accuracy to your moods, fears, and joys. This remarkable connection might feel uniquely modern, forged through years of domestication and selective breeding. Yet new research suggests something far more extraordinary: wolves, dogs and ...

The Science Behind a Dog's Loyalty: Is It Love or Survival Instinct?

The Science Behind a Dog’s Loyalty: Is It Love or Survival Instinct?

Gargi Chakravorty

When you see your dog racing toward you with unbridled joy after even the briefest absence, their tail wagging with such force it seems their entire body might vibrate apart, you might wonder what drives this extraordinary loyalty. This devotion has fascinated humans for millennia, yet science is only now beginning to decode the complex ...

Moonlit Escape: The Tiny Mammal That Outsprinted Raptors

Moonlit Escape: The Tiny Mammal That Outsprinted Raptors

Gargi Chakravorty

Picture this: you’re no bigger than a modern house cat, living in a world dominated by creatures that could swallow you whole without thinking twice. Every day is a calculated risk, every night a desperate game of survival. Welcome to the extraordinary world of Mesozoic mammals, where being small, fast, and clever wasn’t just an ...

Beaches Covered in Perfect Ice Spheres - Freak Storm or Physics?

Beaches Covered in Perfect Ice Spheres – Freak Storm or Physics?

Gargi Chakravorty

Imagine strolling down a winter beach and discovering thousands of perfectly round ice spheres scattered across the sand like nature’s bowling balls. You might think you’ve stumbled upon some bizarre storm aftermath or an elaborate art installation. Yet what you’re witnessing is one of Mother Nature’s most mesmerizing winter phenomena, where the laws of physics ...