Laying foundations of Social Engagement
Every day we hear news about rape, domestic violence, poverty, corruption and various other social issues which make us wonder how can we...
Bonnie and Clyde: a killer duo
Terrorizing the whole of America during the Great Depression, Bonnie and Clyde have been the most infamous of couples. Known for their...
Different emotions & different needs
For years, mental illness has been a huge taboo in our society and continues to be so. Our mental health comprises of stuff that exists...
A guide to surviving SAD-ness
The holidays are a joyous time, where all your family and friends come together to celebrate Christmas and just as well, life. However,...
Lab researches, but on emotions
The mind is an interesting subject to study on, with its intricate, complicated nuances making people act the way they do. Ajay Satpute...
Science to my ears: Podcasts
Podcasts have existed on the web for nearly a decade and a half, and pretty much in the same way you know them now: pre-recorded audio...
More on the ‘subgenre of misinformation’
Northeastern University, along with Harvard University collaborated to put together a conference on the hot yet serious topic of fake...
The Psychology of Predictions
Predictions are not always accurate, even when it comes to weather forecasts; and here we thought weather guys were always right! Nancy...
Curiosity doesn’t kill the cat – This girl proves it
Raina Levin, as people her age usually are, was confused about her path after college. Her first year was spent on thinking about where...
Failure in science is an achievement
Failure in science and research is inevitable. Though few scientists talk about their failures, the consensus of a nation admitting to or...
Exercises make you smarter!
Psychologists have discovered through research that physical exercises and activities can reduce stress levels to a great extent. Chuck...
Brain and its mysterious ways of working
R222 was the name given to a rat who was affected by an abnormal condition called, hydrocephalus. It is a condition where the space...
How much do genes affect us?
Every individual carries two copies of the same chromosome, one which he inherits from his mother and one from his father. Each...
Behaviour change: Better or worse?
In 1939, research was conducted to study how a preventive intervention affected a child’s criminal behaviour. For this research, around...
We only fear what we don’t understand
It is in human nature to fear the unknown. When we don’t know what is going to happen or what is coming next. Most phobias work on ‘what...
In the name of security
Homeland security has become a major concern for countries all across the globe. Military equipment and instruments occupy a large...
Decoding virtual life’s role in real life
Facebook is always attempting to update its privacy policy, to give its users the best of the time, all the while protecting their...
Is all publicity good publicity?
The digitisation of all media has forced the news to operate in cycles that are there for a moment, and the next moment not. To catch up...
Fake it till you make it
Medicine is one of the most coveted and noble professions- and this is no joke. The studying and knowledge part of it is one giant part...



















