What is Sewage? Sewage is wastewater that contains human waste (from toilets), household wastewater (from sinks, showers, washing machines), and sometimes industrial or commercial waste. It includes water, organic matter, pathogens, chemicals, and pollutants. Sewage is typically collected through sewer systems and treated before being released into the environment or reused. Definition and Differentiation of…
As an intelligent reader with a background in philosophy, I find Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder to be a commendable, if imperfect, introduction to Western philosophical thought. The novel follows Sophie Amundsen, a 14-year-old Norwegian girl, who receives mysterious letters posing existential questions like “Who are you?” and “Where does the world come from?” These…
The Golden Dome missile defence system was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on May 20, 2025, as a comprehensive shield to protect the U.S. homeland from advanced missile threats. Initially referred to as an “Iron Dome for America” in a January 27, 2025, executive order, it was rebranded as the “Golden Dome” in February…
Inflation, the sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services over time, is a cornerstone of economic discourse. It affects purchasing power, economic growth, and policy decisions, making it a topic of fascination for economists, policymakers, and the public. This blog dives into the definition of inflation, its measurement, major theories, influential…
I stumbled upon The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho a few months ago while browsing for something uplifting to read. I’d heard it mentioned in conversations about books that change lives, and with everything going on in the world—like the recent India-Pakistan tensions in May 2025—I needed a story to remind me of hope and purpose….
In April 2025, the world was abuzz with news of the “DIRE Wolf”—a term that has emerged in public discourse to describe the genetically engineered dire wolf pups created by Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotechnology company. The announcement of three dire wolf pups, named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, marked a significant milestone in the field…
Biology has been shaped by brilliant minds whose discoveries revolutionized medicine, genetics, ecology, and our understanding of life itself. Biology has been revolutionized by scientists whose discoveries have deepened our understanding of life’s processes. This article details the contributions of 30 renowned biologists, providing in-depth insights into their research, methodologies, and the broader impact of…
Cataloging every genetic disorder with detailed information is a monumental task, as over 10,000 genetic disorders have been identified in humans alone, with thousands more in animals. Many are rare, poorly understood, or lack comprehensive documentation. So What is Genetics? Genetics is the branch of biology that studies genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms. It explains…
The Human Genome Project (HGP) was an international scientific research initiative aimed at mapping and sequencing the entire human genome, the complete set of DNA within a human cell. Launched in 1990 and Completed in 2003, it provided the first full blueprint of human DNA, revolutionizing biology, medicine, and biotechnology, the HGP was a collaborative effort…
The Human Genome Project (HGP), launched in 1990 and completed in 2003, was a landmark scientific endeavor that required innovative methodologies and technological advancements to map and sequence the approximately 3 billion base pairs of the human genome. Below is a detailed exploration of the scientific methodologies employed and the technological breakthroughs that enabled the…