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The Science Behind Relationships; Humans Media explores the basis of our attraction, contempt, why we do what we do and to whom we do it.
The Curious Case of Hiccups: A Journey Through the Unseen
The Curious Case of Hiccups: What’s Really Going On Inside Us? Sarah nestled up with her favorite dish, spicy butter chicken, and a cool Coke on a warm evening. A startled "hic!" escaped her lips as she went for her second taste. She stopped, gave a clumsy smile, and bided her time. However, the interruptions continued to occur, each just as she was ready to speak or bite into something traditional. However, what is the true origin of these little, uncontrollable outbursts? And why do they seem to be such an odd physical anomaly?
By Writing Paletteabout a year ago in Humans
"Why Allah does not bear the burden of human sins."
A new teacher has joined the class. Name – Mifzur Rahman. Slim build. As if a light breeze could knock him over. His eyes are unusually large—larger than his already prominent face. Looks as if someone has carefully placed two oversized olives on his face. Mifzur is a kind person. He has only one problem—though he teaches Process, he seems more interested in philosophical discussions. Topics like where religion originated, when humans became religious, what religion really is—and what it is not—are his areas of focus. Today is his fourth class. The topic is "Analytical Techniques & Bioinformatics." This is usually taught in the fourth semester. When he entered, he said, “Good morning, guys...” Everyone responded together, “Good morning, sir...” Then he asked, “How’s everyone doing?” One nice thing about Sir is that he always asks how everyone is doing when he enters the class—something most senior-level teachers don’t usually do. They enter like robots, give the lecture, and leave. But Mifzur Rahman is clearly different. We all answered in unison. But there was a bit of chaos at one point. Some students responded like this: “Alhammmmdulillah, good.” Sir’s forehead creased a little, and he asked, “Who said ‘Alhamdulillah, good’?” Silence. Everyone was stunned. I mentioned earlier—Sir is a bit different. He enters with energy, greets everyone cheerfully, asks how we’re doing. But now, is he going to scold us like a primary school teacher for saying "Alhamdulillah"? Sajed was reminded of his primary school teacher, Babul Chacha. That man would scold and sometimes even slap students for laughing more than twice in class. According to him, “Two laughs is the maximum. More than two means you’re misbehaving.” Anyway, Babul Chacha’s reign is over. Now it’s time to face Mifzur Sir. Seven students stood up. They were the ones who said “Alhamdulillah, good.” They were—Rakib, Adnan, Junayed, Sakib, Marium, Rita, and Sajed. Sir looked at all their faces carefully. Then he smiled and said, “Alright.” Everyone sat down. Looks like there won’t be much academic study today. It’ll be a discussion on philosophy. That’s exactly what happened. Mifzur Sir asked Adnan to stand up. He asked, “You said it too, right?” – “Yes, sir,” Adnan replied. Sir asked, “Do you know the meaning of ‘Alhamdulillah’?” Adnan seemed a little nervous. He swallowed hard and said, “Yes sir, it means ‘All praise belongs to Allah.’” Sir repeated the phrase, “All praise belongs to Allah.” Then he looked at Adnan and said, “Alright.” Adnan sat down. Then Sir asked Rita to stand. He asked her, “Are there thefts and robberies in the world?” Rita replied, “Yes, there are.” “Murder, violence, robbery, rape?” — “Yes, they exist.” “Breaking promises, deceiving people, greed and selfishness—those too?” — “Yes, those too.” “Are these praiseworthy actions?” — “No.” “Then, if all pr ataise goes to Allah when someone does something good, why doesn’t He receive any of the blame when people commit theft, murder, or rape? Why is He only credited with the good, but never held responsible for the evil? Isn’t that kind of biased?” Rita lowered her head and stayed silent. Sir said, “Here lies the contradiction of religion. God gets all the credit for good deeds, but conveniently distances Himself from the bad ones. In reality, no one truly belongs to God. If He did, He wouldn't be so biased. He takes credit for the good, but when it comes to the bad, He says, ‘Oh no, that’s on you.’” Some of the known atheists in the class started clapping. The atheist sitting next to Sajed even said, “Mifzur Sir is our Bangladeshi Dawkins!” Sir continued on about the absurdity of religion and the illusion of God. At this point, Sajed stood up. He said, “Sir, the Creator is not biased. He doesn’t take credit for people’s good deeds unjustly. He takes only what He deserves. God exists.” Sir looked at Sajed with a slight smile. “Are you sure?” — “Yes.” “Then who’s responsible for the evil deeds of humans?” — “Humans themselves,” replied Sajed. “And the good deeds?” — “Also humans.” Sir shouted, “Exactly! That’s the point I’m making. Good or bad—it’s all on humans. So all the credit goes to them. God has no role here. Therefore, He doesn’t deserve praise or blame. In short, God doesn't exist.” The class fell into pin-drop silence. Sajed said, “God absolutely deserves praise for people’s good deeds—because He gave us two hands to do good, two eyes to recognize good, a brain to think, and two legs to act. All of these are His gifts. That’s why He deserves praise.” Sir asked, “But people use those same hands and brains to commit evil too, right?” — “That’s not God’s fault.” Sir laughed loudly. “You’re a funny guy, I must say!” Sajed responded, “Sir, God gave humans free will. That’s what they use to choose their actions—whether good or bad.” In a mocking tone, Sir replied, “Forget about those religious texts, man. Come to the real world and be logical.” Sajed said, “Sir, may I explain with an example?” — “Of course,” replied Sir. Sajed began, “Imagine a ship sinks deep in the ocean—say it’s the Bermuda Triangle. No rescue team is able to save the people on board. Not even the Bermuda authorities themselves can help. Now imagine, in that very moment then you appeared there. You told everyone: "I can create such a suit that, once worn, any person can easily rescue people from a sinking ship—without facing any risk themselves." Sir said, "Oh really?" — "Imagine, you instantly created that suit. And a rescuer put it on and jumped into the sea to save the people drowning from the shipwreck."
By Toufikur Rahman about a year ago in Humans
Gamma-ray bursts show that the universe's greatest structure is closer to Earth and larger than previously thought: "The meaning of this is still up for debate.
The Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall, the largest structure in the universe, was already difficult to explain with models of the universe because of its enormous size. Now, astronomers have found that the structure is even larger than they previously thought thanks to Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs), the universe's most potent energy explosions. Additionally, the scientists discovered that portions of the Great Wall of Hercules-Corona Borealis are actually closer to Earth than previously thought.
By Md. Sofayet Hossainabout a year ago in Humans
"It’s Not Blue, Not Green, and Not from This World of Color"
: **An Unknown Color Has Been Discovered by Scientists** A group of scientists in the United States claim to have discovered a brand-new color that no one has ever seen before, which is an exciting and unexpected finding. This enigmatic color isn't on the traditional color wheel, and it's not just a new blue or green color. They have given it the name **"olo" because it is something completely different. **
By Mahir Faysalabout a year ago in Humans
The Unexpected Side Effect of Your Morning Coffee That Could Be Quietly Shaping Your Life
For much of the world's population, the start of the day is inextricably associated with the reassuring ritual of making and drinking a cup of coffee. The full, reviving smell, the initial shock of vitality that shatters the residual haze of slumber, and the reassuring warmth seeping through the system have fixed coffee as an integral component of millions of morning routines. Beyond its thoroughly established capacity to boost alertness, hone concentration, and temporarily repel fatigue, though, is a more subtle and sustained impact, an "unexpected side effect" of our daily cup that works stealthily and powerfully within the complex biological terrain of our bodies.
By Sathwik Wikabout a year ago in Humans
Vegetarianism And Veganism
In our current society, the subject of whether one should pursue a vegetarian or a vegan diet certainly comes up more than enough times in several discussions. In many cases, people get more heated up when it comes to what a healthy diet or lifestyle actually means, each individual making an argument from their own perspective.
By Mezei József Tiborabout a year ago in Humans
“The Hollow Hunger”. Content Warning.
Jason sat at the edge of the bed, the silence of the early morning pressing against his ears. The city hadn’t yet woken up. A woman lay behind him, breathing softly, a name he couldn’t remember even if he tried. He stared at the floor, shirtless, with fingers nervously pulling at the hem of the sheets.
By Sabiha Sumsabout a year ago in Humans
King and Guardian
In a forgotten land where beasts once ruled as kings and guardians, there stood a realm known as Elaria—a vast kingdom of rolling plains, dense forests, and towering mountains. At the heart of Elaria sat the Throne of Roan, where the kings of the wild ruled—not humans, but animals gifted with wisdom and speech by the First Flame.
By suliman Shinwariabout a year ago in Humans
Are We Finally Not Alone?. AI-Generated.
# **Are We Finally Not Alone? Webb Detects Life’s Signature on Distant Ocean Planet** For centuries, humanity has gazed at the stars, wondering if we are alone in the universe. Now, thanks to the **James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)**, we may have taken a monumental step toward answering that question. Recent observations suggest that **Webb has detected potential biosignatures on K2-18 b, a distant exoplanet covered in oceans**, sparking excitement among scientists and space enthusiasts alike.
By Kankon Mondalabout a year ago in Humans
How to Control Cholesterol Levels at Home
How to Control Cholesterol Levels at Home Every cell in the body contains a waxy, fat-like substance called cholesterol. Although the body requires cholesterol for proper function, excessive amounts, particularly "bad" cholesterol, can make it more likely to get heart disease and stroke. The good news is that lifestyle changes, many of which can be implemented at home, can effectively manage cholesterol levels.
By AMIT DHALIabout a year ago in Humans
'New Colour' No One Has Seen Before. Content Warning.
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have discovered a previously unknown color they have dubbed "olo" in a ground-breaking study. This discovery, which was published in Science Advances, challenges our understanding of how humans perceive color and opens up new research opportunities in visual studies and neuroscience. The Finding of "Olo" Dr., a neuroscientist, is in charge of the research team. A novel method was used to stimulate the human retina by Michael Lee. They used a device called "Oz" to focus on M-cones, which are cells in the retina that are responsible for detecting medium wavelengths of light, which are typically associated with green hues. The S-cones and L-cones, which detect short wavelengths and long wavelengths, were omitted by this precise stimulation. The end result was the perception of a brand-new color called olo that has no known wavelength. Olo was described by participants as a unique, highly saturated blue-green color. The three-cone model of human color vision is challenged by this phenomenon, which suggests that olo exists outside of the standard color gamut. Understanding Color Vision in Humans The trichromatic theory, which asserts that the retina contains three types of cones that are sensitive to short (blue), medium (green), and long (red) wavelengths of light, serves as the foundation for human color vision. In order to produce the perception of color, the brain processes the input from these cones. However, the discovery of olo, which appears to be a singular experience that is not attributable to the stimulation of the existing cone types, has cast doubt on this model. The trichromatic model's limitations and the possibility of additional, previously unknown mechanisms in human color vision are intriguingly questioned by the perception of olo. Implications for Visual and Neuroscience Research The field of neuroscience will be significantly affected by the discovery of olo. It gives researchers a new tool for understanding how the brain processes sensory information and how complex visual processing is. Researchers can gain insight into the neural pathways involved in color perception and the brain's construction of our visual reality by comprehending how olo is perceived. Additionally, the capacity to create a brand-new color experience may be useful in the treatment of visual disorders. The method used to make Olo may provide therapeutic options for people who are color blind or have other visual impairments by helping to retrain the brain to process visual stimuli. The Debate Regarding "Newness" Even though the Berkeley team says that olo is a new color, some experts still don't believe it. Dr. According to vision scientist John Barbur of the University of London, olo might not be a new color but rather a more intense version of an existing color. He suggests that the brain may perceive olo as a distinct color experience because of the extreme saturation of a blue-green hue. This debate demonstrates the difficulty of defining what constitutes a "new" color and the complexity of color perception. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for additional research to determine whether olo is a variation of existing color stimuli or a truly novel perceptual experience. The Study of Color Perception's Future The discovery of olo opens the door to additional research into the limits of human color perception. The possibility of stimulating various combinations of retinal cells to elicit additional new colors is currently being investigated by researchers. Understanding the full spectrum of human color perception could have an impact on art and design, virtual reality, and user interface development, among other fields. These kinds of discoveries also have ramifications that go beyond the confines of the laboratory. In conclusion, our fundamental understanding of color and perception is challenged by the discovery of olo. It opens up exciting possibilities for future neuroscience research and applications, whether it is a brand-new color or an enhanced version of an existing one. Who knows what other unseen colors might be waiting to be discovered as scientists continue to investigate the limits of human perception.
By rasong nokrekabout a year ago in Humans
