Mar 12Member-onlySimulating Electrons with PythonI used Python to simulate electrons interacting with each other — This is an atom. As you observe, it has a central core formed of neutrons and protons. But they are also surrounded by tiny particles called electrons. These particles are arranged in different electron layers called shells. Most textbox images of atoms are static, so there’s a common subconscious misconception…Science4 min readScience4 min read
Mar 9Member-onlyWhat do zebras and cholesterol have in common?It’s not straightforward — Earth is filled with magnificent creatures and a vast variety of ecosystems. From gigantic elephants to unimaginable tiny creatures. In spite of their tremendous differences, they are all ruled by the same ruthless laws of nature. But, how do they work? How does a cell know how much cholesterol has…Science4 min readScience4 min read
Feb 27Member-onlyThis Cell is Inside YouAnd you’d be dead without it — This weird-looking cell is inside your body and it’s crucial for your survival. It’s called a dendritic cell. It also has a very interesting job: eating and vomiting stuff. That’s right! The dendritic cell’s job is to go around your body and constantly intaking stuff and then vomiting it out…Biology6 min readBiology6 min read
Feb 25Member-onlyWhy I love science and codingAnd why are they so important in the 21st century — Why I love science 🧬 I have loved science ever since I was a kid. For me, it’s the only way to understand the world that makes sense, really. That is not to say that science is perfect because it has does have its flaws. In fact, one of the things I hate most about…Science5 min readScience5 min read
Feb 18Member-onlyWhy papercuts won’t kill youClue: Without it, you’d be dead right now — It’s nighttime. You’re relaxing at home reading a book on Twitter’s invention. You’re lying on your comfy bed while enjoying some Silicon Valley drama and getting ready to sleep. And then the most horribly annoying thing happens. As you try to turn the page, the sharp edge of the page…Science6 min readScience6 min read
