Articles for author: Gargi Chakravorty

Our Consciousness Might Be a Quantum Phenomenon, Scientists Suggest

Our Consciousness Might Be a Quantum Phenomenon, Scientists Suggest

Gargi Chakravorty

Ever stared at the night sky and wondered what makes you, well, you? What creates that inner sense of awareness, that feeling of being alive inside your head? For centuries, consciousness has been one of the great mysteries. Scientists have studied the brain, mapped neurons, and traced electrical signals. Yet somehow, they still can’t quite ...

12 Signs the Milky Way Is Far Stranger Than We Ever Imagined

12 Signs the Milky Way Is Far Stranger Than We Ever Imagined

Gargi Chakravorty

You look up at the sky on a clear, dark night and see that glowing river of stars stretching across the darkness. It’s beautiful, right? Familiar, even. You probably think you know the Milky Way. You’ve heard about it since grade school. Turns out, we’ve all been looking at a much stranger place than we ...

8 Mysterious Underwater Discoveries That Defy All Scientific Logic

8 Mysterious Underwater Discoveries That Defy All Scientific Logic

Gargi Chakravorty

You’ve probably heard that we know more about the surface of Mars than we do about our own oceans. Honestly, that’s not just a catchy phrase. The deep blue holds secrets that scientists are still struggling to explain. What lies beneath the waves isn’t always what you’d expect. From structures that look suspiciously man-made to ...

10 Experiments Too Dangerous for Scientists to Repeat Today

10 Experiments Too Dangerous for Scientists to Repeat Today

Gargi Chakravorty

You’ve probably seen movies where scientists push boundaries too far, unleashing chaos and destruction. Here’s the thing. Some of the most horrifying experiments didn’t happen in science fiction. They occurred in real laboratories, conducted by actual researchers who ventured into ethical territory we now recognize as absolutely forbidden. Science is a very powerful tool that ...

Are We Alone? The Science Behind the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Are We Alone? The Science Behind the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Gargi Chakravorty

You’ve probably looked up at the night sky and felt that familiar tug of curiosity. Those countless stars flickering in the darkness seem to whisper a question that humanity has pondered for centuries. It’s bigger than ourselves, bigger than our tiny blue planet. The question isn’t just philosophical anymore, it’s scientific, urgent, and closer to ...

12 Strange Artifacts From Ancient Egypt That Still Puzzle Experts

12 Strange Artifacts From Ancient Egypt That Still Puzzle Experts

Gargi Chakravorty

You’ve probably seen images of ancient Egypt in textbooks or museums. The golden masks, towering pyramids, and mysterious hieroglyphs capture our attention like few other civilizations can. The land of the pharaohs has been captivating historians, archaeologists, and curious minds for centuries. Still, there’s something about certain Egyptian artifacts that doesn’t quite add up. Despite ...

How ChatGPT May Endanger Critical Thinking

How ChatGPT May Endanger Critical Thinking

Gargi Chakravorty

You’ve probably noticed it by now. That little voice in your head that whispers, “Why bother this through when AI can do it for you?” Maybe you’ve caught yourself reaching for ChatGPT before even trying to work through a problem. It’s convenient, sure. Maybe too convenient. Let me be real with you: there’s something happening ...