What is quantum superposition?

Before we start discussing this concept, imagine flipping a coin. In mid-air, before it lands, is it heads or tails? Classical physics would say it’s definitely one or the other—we just don’t know which. But quantum mechanics tells a radically different story: at the quantum level, particles genuinely exist in multiple states simultaneously until the […]

Why webcaps are so dangerous?

Webcaps, a group of mushrooms belonging to the genus “cortinarius”, are among the most insidious and deadly fungi found in nature. These mushrooms have earned a notorious reputation for causing severe, sometimes irreversible, organ damage -primarily to the kidneys. We know that many poisonous mushrooms can cause fast or immediate gastrointestinal distress, but webcaps are […]

What happens if you eat poisonous mushrooms?

Mushroom foraging has become increasingly popular, but it comes with serious risks. Every year, thousands of people worldwide suffer from mushroom poisoning, with some cases proving fatal. Understanding what happens when you consume toxic mushrooms could literally save your life or the life of someone you know. Why mushroom poisoning is so dangerous When you […]

Quantum biology explained: hidden quantum processes

The robin outside your window navigates thousands of miles with pinpoint accuracy, somehow knowing exactly which direction is north. Plants around you capture sunlight so efficiently that our most advanced solar panels look primitive by comparison. The explanation for these everyday miracles involves some of the strangest phenomena in physics happening right inside living creatures, […]

Hippocrates

The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates became the first scientist who, casting aside superstitions and mysticism, placed medicine on a scientific foundation. He is justly called the “father of medicine.” The island of Kos in the Aegean Sea had been renowned for its physicians since ancient times. Even on the modern coat of arms of the […]

Flat Earth and gravity: can it work?

You’ve probably encountered flat Earth arguments online, and maybe you’ve wondered: could there be something to these claims? Here’s what makes this question so scientifically interesting—it’s not just about Earth’s shape. It’s about understanding one of the universe’s fundamental forces: gravity. And when we dig deep into how gravity actually works, we discover something remarkable: […]

Quantum gravity: the hunt for physics’ holy grail

Let’s imagine this: you’re standing at the edge of a black hole, watching spacetime itself twist into impossible geometries while quantum particles pop in and out of existence around you. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the bizarre realm where quantum mechanics meets general relativity, and where physicists are desperately trying to make sense of reality’s deepest […]

The quantum measurement problem: why reality gets weird when nobody’s looking

Picture this: you’re playing hide and seek with reality itself, and every time you peek around the corner to catch it in the act, it suddenly snaps into perfect behavior. But the moment you look away? All hell breaks loose. Welcome to the quantum measurement problem—arguably the most mind-bending puzzle in all of physics. When […]

Schrödinger’s Cat: The Famous Feline That Changed Physics

Picture this: a cat sits inside a sealed box, and according to the strange rules of quantum physics, it’s both alive and dead at the same time. Sound impossible? Welcome to one of science’s most famous thought experiments, dreamed up by Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger in 1935. The setup that started it all Schrödinger wasn’t […]

Why is the sky blue?

Looking up at a clear day, we’re greeted by an expansive dome of blue stretching from horizon to horizon. This seemingly simple phenomenon has captivated human curiosity for millennia, inspiring everything from ancient mythology to modern scientific inquiry. The answer lies in the fascinating interplay between sunlight, tiny particles in our atmosphere, and the fundamental […]