KURIOUSK

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The Art of Eliminating
For a long time, I drowned in deadlines. I chased every possible opportunity to keep myself busy. I ran after every grant proposal, every manuscript submission, every project, and every student request. I hated receiving complaints, so I tried to resolve every tiny issue myself—at work and in social life.
By KURIOUSK2 days ago in Lifehack
What to Say (and Not Say) in 2025!
The story was originally published here. I was interviewed by an AI-powered bot. Remotely, fully automated. The machine really did well. Sounded weird and funny. But the good news — I aced it. Later things did not move far due to visa issues.
By KURIOUSK6 months ago in Education
Waiting for the one cue that never comes
The understudy waits in the wings of my teeth, lips a heavy curtain, never drawn. He has memorized every line I’ve swallowed,
By KURIOUSK7 months ago in Poets
The Art of Taxidermy
I have mastered the art of interior taxidermy. The scream I swallowed at breakfast? It’s mounted on the wall of my ribs, glassy-eyed, poised in a permanent, silent roar
By KURIOUSK7 months ago in Poets
🔥 The Women Who Changed Science—But History Almost Erased Them
What if some of the greatest scientific discoveries of the 20th century—those that powered our nuclear reactors, cracked the code of life, and healed long-feared diseases—came from women whose names you’ve never heard, or if heard, almost forgotten?
By KURIOUSK7 months ago in History
The Many Faces We Wear
There’s an image I came across recently — a person staring straight ahead, arms outstretched, eyes intense — and it struck a chord. Paired with it was a quote that stopped me in my tracks:
By KURIOUSK7 months ago in Critique
The Sun Giveth, and the Earth… Giveth Right Back Almost All!
When we think of the Sun, we picture light, warmth, and energy—essential ingredients for life on Earth. But here’s a deeper, stranger truth: for most of Earth’s history, the energy we receive from the Sun is nearly balanced by the energy we radiate back into space.
By KURIOUSK7 months ago in Earth
Why Flying Over the Himalayas is Still Risky
Have you ever looked out the window of a plane, gazed at the clouds far below, and wondered: Why are we flying so high? Wouldn't it be safer—or at least more logical—to stay closer to the ground?
By KURIOUSK7 months ago in FYI
Distorted Reality of Mercator Maps
We’ve all seen the world map—the kind that hangs in school classrooms, in news studios, and on our phones. But what if I told you that this familiar map is lying to you?
By KURIOUSK7 months ago in History
The day of departure should be a day of joy
"The day of departure should be a day of joy": Khalil Gibran, The Prophet. Subject: Official Resignation from the Position of “The Strong, Quiet One”
By KURIOUSK8 months ago in Critique
Heavenly Feats, Yet No Fighter Jets!
India’s space agency, ISRO, is celebrated globally for its cosmic achievements—launching lunar and Mars missions on shoestring budgets and with near-flawless precision. From the Moon-kissing Chandrayaan series to the MOM (Mars Orbiter Mission) that stunned the world with its $74 million price tag, India has proven it can do the impossible on a budget. Costs less than some Hollywood buffs, like Gravity.
By KURIOUSK8 months ago in 01
🌿 The Art of Letting Be
There’s an old idea—whispered on the winds that rustle through ancient trees, echoed in rivers that carve mountains—that carries a timeless truth:
By KURIOUSK8 months ago in Lifehack

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The Art of Eliminating

What to Say (and Not Say) in 2025!

Waiting for the one cue that never comes

The Art of Taxidermy

🔥 The Women Who Changed Science—But History Almost Erased Them

The Many Faces We Wear

The Sun Giveth, and the Earth… Giveth Right Back Almost All!

Why Flying Over the Himalayas is Still Risky

Distorted Reality of Mercator Maps

The day of departure should be a day of joy

Heavenly Feats, Yet No Fighter Jets!

🌿 The Art of Letting Be

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