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The universe and us, We are relaunching our weekly podcast
What’s This Podcast About? Imagine a show that talks about planets, black holes, animals, and even what humans might look like in the future. That’s what our podcast does! It’s called “The World, the Universe and Us”, and it’s made for kids who love to ask “why?”
By Mohammad Nasimabout a year ago in Education
Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara
Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara The Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara is a scenic Himalayan trek in under a week. The ABC trek from Pokhara begins with a jeep journey from Pokhara to trek commencement point Jhinu Danda (5,700 ft / 1,740 m). This jeep drive from Pokhara to Jhino Danda takes 3–4 hours and passes through rolling green hills and terraced fields. The trek is a circular one, beginning and ending at Jhinu Danda, and consists of around 50 km (31 miles) of walking.
By Haven Holidaysabout a year ago in Education
How I Built an AI Agent in Python That Thinks Like a Data Scientist
It started with a challenge I kept facing at work: repetitive data analysis. Every Monday morning, I’d spend hours downloading reports, cleaning up CSV files, running models, and summarizing the results for our product team. It wasn’t difficult work, but it was time-consuming. So I asked myself: Why can’t a Python script do all this? That one question led me down a rabbit hole that changed how I approach data science completely.
By Sathish Kumar about a year ago in Education
Soviet-Era Spacecraft Crashes Back to Earth After 53 Years in Orbit
On a quiet morning in April 2024, the skies over the South Pacific briefly lit up as a streak of fire cut across the atmosphere. It wasn’t a meteor or space junk from a recent mission. It was a Soviet-era spacecraft—launched more than half a century ago—that had finally re-entered Earth's atmosphere after spending 53 years orbiting the planet.
By Shahidul islamabout a year ago in Education
Soviet-Era Spacecraft Crashes Back to Earth After 53 Years Stuck in Orbit
A piece of Cold War space history has finally met its fiery end as Kosmos 482, a Soviet-era spacecraft stranded in orbit since 1972, has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere after 53 years. The derelict probe, originally intended for a Venus landing, spent over half a century circling Earth before succumbing to gravity. While most of the spacecraft likely burned up upon re-entry, experts suggest that some fragments—designed to survive Venus’s extreme conditions—may have reached the ground.
By Niranjon Chandra Royabout a year ago in Education
Best Universities for International Students in the United Kingdom
Best Universities for International Students in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom has long established itself as a primary destination for international students. Its world-class universities, rich culture, and exceptional teaching methods attract numerous students from all corners of the globe each year for higher education. Universities in the UK not only provide academic excellence but also offer students the opportunity to develop in an international and multicultural environment. Here is a detailed discussion of some of the best universities for international students:
By MD Mehedi Hasan fans of Alam Sir.about a year ago in Education
Best Universities for International Students in Germany
Best Universities for International Students in Germany Germany has long been known as a popular destination for international students, and for good reason. The country's world-class education system, tuition-free universities (for many), rich culture, and student-friendly environment make it an attractive choice for higher education. Every year, numerous students from all corners of the world come to Germany to pursue their academic dreams.
By MD Mehedi Hasan fans of Alam Sir.about a year ago in Education
The Resolution of the Great Pyramid Enigma
For over 4,500 years, the Great Pyramid of Giza remained one of history's most perplexing enigmas. How did the ancient Egyptians manage to transport massive limestone blocks—some weighing over 80 tons—without the benefit of wheels, engines, or steel tools? While speculation abounded, ranging from alien interventions to anti-gravity technologies, it was not until 2025 that a multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, engineers, and physicists finally unraveled the puzzle.
By Bobi Dutchabout a year ago in Education
How the World’s Largest Atom Smasher Turned Lead into Gold—Then Destroyed It Instantly
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the most powerful particle accelerator ever built, has achieved something straight out of an alchemist’s dream: turning lead into gold. But unlike the mythical quest for the Philosopher’s Stone, this transformation wasn’t about creating wealth—it was a fleeting byproduct of one of the most extreme experiments in modern physics.
By Niranjon Chandra Royabout a year ago in Education
Working Hard for Your Dream
Everyone has a dream. It could be a career goal, a passion project, a lifestyle, or something deeply personal. But no matter what the dream is, one thing remains true — it requires hard work, dedication, and perseverance to make it a reality. Dreams do not come true simply because we wish for them; they come true when we are willing to work for them every single day.
By Radia Moniabout a year ago in Education
