Category: 1. Edi-Choice

The idea of residing within a hologram remains a hypothesis. It has not been universally accepted among physicists and continues to be one of several theories attempting to elucidate the…

Entropy follows a unidirectional arrow, where it can only increase or remain the same, and the implications of either case are enormous.

Imagine you have a box containing lots of pieces,…

In spite of being the smallest chromosome, the Y chromosome was a challenge to sequence. Its DNA sequences are filled with long repetitive sequences called satellite DNA, as well as…

Phubbing is a portmanteau of “phone” and “snubbing”. It refers to the act of prioritizing one’s mobile device over the people who are physically present during social…

It takes decades for forests to grow, so planting trees won’t reduce the effects of climate change, as the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the air is massive. 

Many individuals…

Ice cubes in a tray expand as they freeze from the surface, so the water inside is squeezed out, which is how spikes form on ice cubes.

Do the humble ice cubes in your freezer have…

Foot binding reflected social, economic, and cultural influences, transforming a physically harmful ritual into an unusual symbol of beauty.

In a small village in ancient China, a girl…

Prohibition banned legal alcohol, creating a lucrative black market that organized crime groups exploited, significantly expanding their power.

Prohibition in the United States, a period…

The Vikings stopped sending expeditions due to the unsustainable settlements, hostile relations with indigenous peoples, and climate change.

The Vikings, legendary for their seafaring…