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The Nature of Time in Interstellar
Time is one of the foundamental concepts that shapes human life. We believe that we are moving in a linear pattern between the past, present, and future. However, physics suggest that time might have a much more complex structure than that. Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, often referred as a cinematic work of art, is one of the best interpretations of these scientific theories. Throughout the movie, Nolan keeps playing with the concept of time like a toy, sometimes extendin
zeynep.cay
4 days ago2 min read


The Standard of Beauty: Tuberculosis
Consumption, spes phthisica, tuberculosis... It has been called by many different names throughout time, yet the one thing that hasn't changed is that it remains the deadliest infectious disease in our history. Caused by bacteria, made worse by social factors, tuberculosis has shaped several different aspects of our current lives. One of them being... beauty standards. Or more accurately, western beauty standards. You might wonder, how does a lethal infectious disease shape b
irmakbalkan1
May 184 min read


How AI Is Changing Songwriting
What if your next favorite song wasn't written by a human, but by an algorithm? For centuries songwriting has helped humans to translate emotions, stories, and experiences into sounds. From heartbreak ballads to protest anthems, music has always carried something special and personal. But today, a new collaborator has joined the creative process: Artificial Intelligence (AI). As technology evolves, AI is no longer just used for data analysis or automation. It is now composing

aysegull
May 182 min read


What Is Hantavirus?
Hantavirus infection or hantavirus disease is an infectious disease of humans caused by viruses in the Orthohantavirus genus of viruses. There are more than 20 different viral species, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), almost all of them linked to infection by rodents, typically rats and mice. One of the types, known as Andes virus, is thought to spread by human-to-human transmission, although very rarely. People usually get infected when they breathe in tiny
zeynepderin.vardar
May 182 min read


Are Cars Becoming Too Perfect?
We humans have been using cars for about 140 years now. We had good vehicles, fast lightnings, boring "A to B"s, weird projects, offroad crawlers, tower beasts... They all shared something unique which no other car had back in the day. What was it? What is the problem today? Let's find out! What are They Special For? Cars have many different uses much more than we can imagine. We use them to tow heavy loads, we use them to have some fun in the weekends, or more simply; we jus
ulasegemenevci
May 183 min read


The Engineering Behind Downforce Explained Simply:
A Formula 1 car can go at the speed of 300km/h, and still drive on the ceiling without dropping down. No it's not centrifugal force, no it's not tied up to the ceiling, and no that is not made by animation or AI. But how? Let's find out! What is Downforce? In F1 cars or super advanced hypercars, you would see these crazy wings or aerodynamics and maybe even some flaps that can open and close. These technologies create something almost magical, something called downforce. This
ulasegemenevci
May 183 min read


Humanity's Obsession with Beast Machines
Humanity has been making mad science for the last 200 years now. Track dominating cars, ships covering the entire sea, aircraft exceeding speed of sound... Why do humans still make these? These aren't being used regularly, but are still made. Why? Let's find out! Why are Cars? Cars have officially been with us for 140 years now. They have made our lives way easier compared to 141 years ago with horse carriers everywhere. Including the horrible smell horses cause in streets, c
ulasegemenevci
May 182 min read


THE DARK ERA OF WITCH HUNTS
Throughout history, ignorance and fear have caused people to do cruel things. One of the most tragic examples of fear and misinformation was the witch hunts. Witch hunts, historically, were the trials and punishments of women accused of witchcraft in Europe and the Americas during the Middle Ages and the early Modern period. This is the period from the 15th to the 18th century, in which tens of thousands of people were accused of collaborating with the devil. People suspected
caglatopaloglu16
May 182 min read
The Rising Threat of Antibiotic Resistance
For much of human history; it was normal when a simple cut, a routine surgery or a common infection became deadly. The discovery of Penicllin changed everything, saving millions of lives and treating once-fatal bacterial infections. However, this medical revolution is now under threat due to a growing problem of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics are drugs that fight bacterial infections by killing bacteria or stopping them from reproducing. They are essential in modern medic
rona.yaldiz
May 112 min read


Best Animes to Watch in 2026
Animes are a traditional Japanese series usually having super powered characters and fantastic worlds. It showcases the life of the protagonist telling the struggles and the pains he/she lived. Animes are watched by a lot of people all over the world. Today we are going to look at some of the yearly Anime Trending Awards winners according to IMDB. I'll also rank them according to my opinions. Your thoughts might be different from mines and feel free to find me and discuss on
arda.cogulu
May 117 min read


The 2021 F1 Season: Was It Actually Rigged?
The 2021 Formula 1 Season had been one of the most competitive and thrilling seasons of Formula 1 history, up until the massive season finale in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Throughout the whole course of the season, two gifted drivers were clearly the main contenders for the championship. Two drivers with very different personalities, but the same determination to win. At one side: Lewis Hamilton, the 7-time world champion, aiming to be the greatest driver of all time by winnin
zeynep.cay
May 53 min read


Painting, Drawing Methods
You may or may not like drawing, if you do, this blog is perfect for you but if you don’t, I still recommend you to read it because your opinion can change. Art is a way of people to express their feelings and opinions. A person expresses their emotions with an aesthetically pleasant way. They basically show us their perspectives on paper or many other things. Drawing isn’t just taking a pen and scribbling things that comes to your mind, it is actually
defnebilgin
Apr 63 min read


What is my dream pet and why is it my dream pet?
.Lets start with the first question, my dream pet is a dog. Not just plain “dog” of course, my dream pet is a golden retriever! I love golden retrievers so much, like I love them to my guts. I’ve been in love with them since my childhood. I’ve always dreamt of having an extremely cute and smart pet friend, I still do. Sadly I don’t own any pets, but I will someday, I hope. If you don’t know what a golden retriever looks like, they are just like their name. They have beautiful
defnebilgin
Apr 62 min read


What Makes Equestrian Sports Special?
How would you define equestrian sports? Is it just riding a horse? Controlling it? Or is it something more? I think it is more. It is much more than just riding a horse. Equestrian sports are not only about riding a horse. At first, it may look simple, like just sitting and guiding the horse. But actually, it is not like that. It is about the bond between the rider and the horse and how they move together. This bond does not form quickly. It needs time, practice, and patience
duru.sarli
Apr 52 min read


Different Types of Art Mediums and How to Use Them
A medium is the material a work of art is made of. Artists use different art mediums based on their style of drawing or painting. Some mediums are better suited for some artists than others. In order to pick the medium you feel most comfortable with, you should learn about the most popular art mediums. Here are the most popular art mediums for drawing and painting: Oil Paint Oil paints are one of the oldest painting mediums. They are very popular and have been used in paintin
asya.gokce2
Apr 53 min read


How to Tell AI Images Apart from Real Pictures
In this day and age, AI images are significantly more convincing and accurate than they were just a couple of years ago. That raises a question, how can we differentiate AI images from real pictures? Well, there are a couple of ways to spot if an image was made by AI or not. Here are some of them: Lighting: For example, the lighting on this lion is very dramatic. Lighting in AI images are especially unrealistic and if you ask me it is the biggest give-away for AI images. AI
asya.gokce2
Apr 53 min read


Suffering in the name of beauty
Throughout history, billions of women have tried many things for beauty. However, most of these methods were not as safe as today’s techniques. Because science was not developed enough to recognize the dangers, and society had lower awareness, people mostly died without knowing what was killing them or died because of their recklessness. Here are 8 dangerous beauty tips that people used in the past: The Color Green: Scheele's green, or Schloss green, was first invented in 17
hazan.baltali
Apr 53 min read


From Tires to Fine Dining: The Story of Michelin Stars
Have you ever wondered how a French tire company Michelin become an important symbol of the world's gastronomy and an iconic dining guide? Michelin is famous for its stars, which are the awards given to the best restaurants all around the world. These stars are based on five universal criteria: ingredient quality, harmony of flavors, the mastery of culinary techniques, how the chef’s personality shines through their cuisine, and consistency across the entire menu and over tim
cisem.yagdi
Apr 52 min read


An underrated artist that you knew but forgot: Sub Urban
I am personally so hyped to write about Sub Urban because I really love his music. However, he is really underrated so I wanted to write about him and make him more recognized. But first let me explain who Sub Urban is. Sub Urban, as his birth name Daniel Virgil Maisonneuve, was born on October 22, 1999; he is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for his dark, alternative pop music. He gained a lot of fame with his 2019 viral hit "Cradles" and he was recognize
onay.ceren.2011
Apr 52 min read


From Voices to Pages: The Evolution of Storytelling
The human need to express oneself’s thoughts, experiences, and values has formed storytelling throughout history. Long before the invention of writing, people shared their information and cultures through verbal narratives and shaped the basis of literature. As communities developed, both the ways of telling stories, and the role of storytellers in societies changed. From mythological stories to written work, traditional texts to modern digital writings, literature has always
zeynep.cay
Apr 52 min read


Stefan Zweig as good as they say he is?
Stefan Zweig is one of the most famous and most debated authors around the world. He is best known for his novellas and biographies. However, because of his mostly short stories, his writing style, and the topics he chose, some people think that he is not as good as he is hyped up to be. But like his stories, his life was both tragic and amazing. He was born on 28 November 1881 in Vienna. At that time, Vienna was the capital of the Austria-Hungary Empire. So Vienna was the cu
hazan.baltali
Mar 214 min read


PUNCH THE MONKEY
Punch is a baby Japanese macaque w ho was born at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. I am sure many of you must have seen him on social media considering he is really popular nowadays because of his cuteness and sad story. Have you ever seen Punch or heard his story? Let me show you a photo of this sweet little creature! Isn't he so cute? As you can see, he has a plush, monkey toy in his hands. Punch never leaves his toys side. The cause of this strong connection he has with hi
defnebilgin
Mar 212 min read


Flowers and Symbolism
Flowers are often used as decoration in a vase or a gift to someone important to you. But in art and literature, flowers aren’t just decorative. They carry meaning, symbolism that’s used to tell another story beneath the surface and reinforce the narrative. That’s why knowing the symbolism of flowers helps us understand the implicit message of a piece of art. Roses If the first thing you think of when you hear about roses is love, you would be right! Roses symbolize love, pas
asya.gokce2
Mar 213 min read


Power Beyond the Church: the Coronation of Napoleon
The Coronation of Napoleon was painted by the French artist Jacques-Louis David in 1805-1807. This massive Neoclassical oil painting, measuring nearly 10 meters in width, is currently on display in the Louvre Museum. Behind the artwork lies not a coronation ceremony, but a symbol of power. It represents how art and politics are intertwined. The painting depicts Napoleon’s coronation, which took place on December 2, 1804, at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. This ceremony was cle
caglatopaloglu16
Mar 212 min read
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