science
Of de-extinct ‘dire wolves’ and the importance of science communication
The language of science is one that is heavy with jargon, and rarely communicates well to anyone not well-versed in that field to begin with.
22 April 2025, 04:00 AM
Teleportation is now possible—but not how you think
For decades, teleportation has been the stuff of fiction and fantasy. But in a lab at the University of Oxford, researchers have pulled off a real-world version—using quantum physics to “teleport” critical operations between distant quantum computers.
13 February 2025, 09:44 AM
The tiny space between science and literature
"Growing to love something, and allowing that to change me is not immediate, it is not profound. Nor is it something caused just by reading a handful of books"
13 July 2024, 15:11 PM
How CHRF is redefining single-cell genomics in Bangladesh
For the first time in Bangladesh, Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) has successfully generated single-cell genomic (SCG) data for the Human Cell Atlas (HCA).
18 April 2024, 08:41 AM
World's most powerful laser unveiled in Romania
A research centre in Romania has recently unveiled "the world's most powerful laser", which is based on the inventions of 2018 Nobel Physics Prize winners Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland. The laser, as per the Romanian research centre, is expected to revolutionise everything from the health sector to space exploration.
31 March 2024, 07:51 AM
The science behind love: A biological ballet, an endocrine euphony
It often elicits an unexplainable sensation — the most enigmatic force that has influenced centuries of philosophical discourse, poetry, and literature. However, in reality, love can be understood through scientific means.
17 February 2024, 10:17 AM
Scientific breakthroughs of 2023
The astounding discoveries made by scientists in the fields of cosmology, nuclear energy, medicine, cancer and artificial intelligence are poised to profoundly impact our lives
31 December 2023, 03:00 AM
Can we build a more powerful space telescope?
Exploring the cosmos: from ground-based telescopes to revolutionary space observatories
25 December 2023, 04:00 AM
Microbiology vs Biotechnology vs Biochemistry: Which major suits you best?
Biochemistry as a field is a fascinating foray into the chemical reactions of biological molecules.
12 October 2023, 00:00 AM
The Case for Science Communication and Science Writing
Maintaining scientific communication through science writing seems to suffer from a lack of attention.
5 October 2023, 13:03 PM
The Allure of Studying Pure Science
Don’t pure science subjects deserve more attention? Should undergraduate students be more interested in pure sciences?
23 September 2023, 12:09 PM
Is Intellectual Property Turning into a Knowledge Monopoly?
Science was supposed to produce new knowledge, which could then be mined by technology to produce artifacts.
9 September 2023, 10:00 AM
Oppenheimer Paradox: Power of Science and the Weakness of Scientists
The atomic bomb represented multiple ruptures in society – not just at the level of war, but also the recognition in society that science was no longer the concern of the scientists alone but of all of us.
10 August 2023, 09:47 AM
Prabir Ghosh taught me to be a sceptic
Through his simple and coherent scientific explanations for “supernatural” events such as the practice of witchcraft or the sanctity of religious sites, he challenged the dogmatic belief system which exists throughout much of South Asia.
11 April 2023, 12:46 PM
AI-generated book receives criticism on the internet
Tthe story of a little girl named Alice and a robot named Sparkle who explore the frontiers of science and technology together.
19 December 2022, 11:54 AM
Bangladesh wins 1 silver and 5 bronze medals at Open World Astronomy Olympiad
The competition seeks to promote astronomy education, recognise bright students, and build worldwide academic relations.
5 October 2022, 10:25 AM
The Reason Flat Earthers Exist
Flat earthers think that rebelling against all the evidence makes them look clever, but does it, really?
18 August 2022, 15:14 PM
Evolution of alien theories
The idea of aliens existed before we even knew about outer space.
31 July 2022, 14:33 PM
Scintilla Science Club to organise 65th Annual Science Festival
SHOUT, the youth supplement of The Daily Star, will host a workshop on science fiction story writing.
3 June 2022, 15:24 PM
Celebrating women in STEM
Today, we are focusing on women who triumphed against all odds and have changed the world for the better through the field of science.
9 March 2022, 10:08 AM