Science
Hearing Beyond the Normal Range
Imagine strolling down Fifth Avenue in the heart of New York City, and suddenly, your ears pick up an intriguing symphony—rumbling, swooshy, and mysterious. You might think it's the subway, but surprise, the subway is out of service. In this hypothetical scenario, your ears have acquired a magical ability—they are attuned to the movements of tectonic plates deep beneath your feet. Welcome to the realm of hearing beyond the normal range, a fascinating journey into the soundscape that eludes our everyday perception.
By Abdallah Daud2 years ago in Chapters
The Second Sun
As I gaze up at the sky, marveling at the brilliance of our Sun, I can't help but ponder the intriguing possibility that it once had a twin—an enigmatic companion that history seems to have forgotten. Join me on a journey through the cosmic tapestry as we explore the mysteries surrounding the lost
By Abdallah Daud2 years ago in Chapters
Center Stage
In the latest demographic insights from the United Nations, India has ascended to become the world's most populous country in 2023. Meanwhile, the United States holds the global rank of third, standing as the fourth-largest country by landmass, enveloping approximately 6% of the Earth's terrain. Although accommodating its population of 335 million might seem straightforward, the reality reveals a more intricate picture.
By Latifa Yusuf2 years ago in Chapters
Short Reads
Dear Vocal readers, What follows is a short compendium of my works that are four minutes or less for your reading pleasure. For all those times that you want to read something, but are short on time. Please be sure to check back, as the list grows. And thank you for following me on this journey.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Chapters
A Techno Carol (with Apologies to Charles Dickens)
Part IV: Jimmy was trying to sleep again…and he was having some success. The dream was all about him and his favourite game. In some plain room he had never seen, he was playing a game on the Benevolt 2.0 system…and he was on fire.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Chapters
A Techno Carol (with Apologies to Charles Dickens) - A Story in Five Parts
Part III: Jimmy woke up with shakes and sweat. He looked over at the window pooling the moonlight (not as strong as before). And then he looked over at his desk. All the things that should be there were back. There were no boomboxes, Walkmans or old computer systems. Everything was perfect.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Chapters
Residing in a Cambrian period
If you were to travel 500 million years into the past, you would find yourself in the Cambrian Period, a time of dangerous seas and alien organisms. However, the Earth would look vastly different compared to how it does now. Instead of the familiar landscapes and continents, you would be standing on a planet covered mostly by shallow seas. In the southern hemisphere, the supercontinent Rodinia is just beginning to break apart, while other land masses like Gondwana, Laurentia, and Baltia are scattered across the planet.
By athul thatt2 years ago in Chapters
Einstein's gravity is combined with quantum mechanics in a new theory.
Today, two papers simultaneously published by physicists at University College London (UCL) announced a radical theory that consistently unifies quantum mechanics and gravity while maintaining Einstein's classical concept of spacetime.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in Chapters
