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Articles by Yu

Unseen

Exploring Unseen Realms Of The Universe

While we can see the colours of the rainbow, there are other wavelengths of light that remain hidden from our eyes.


Antibiotic

The Antibiotic Battle Against Microbes

For several decades, antibiotics were hailed as medical miracles, and their availability led to a sense of complacency.


Biomimicry

Biomimicry

Biomimicry, the practice of emulating nature’s designs and processes, has led to remarkable scientific breakthroughs and technological advancements.


Rebels

Rebels With A Cause

Our rebels come in various forms, from political activists and social reformers to artists, scientists, and ordinary individuals who dared to speak out against injustice.


Generative AI

Generative AI In Archaeology

This technology allows archaeologists and historians to digitally step back in time, exploring the architecture, urban planning, and daily life of ancient civilisations.


The Roaring Twenties

The Roaring Twenties

The Roaring Twenties was a decade of contradictions, with social progression and cultural dynamism existing alongside deep-seated social tensions and disparities.


Nature's Architects

Nature’s Architects

Studying the engineering marvels of animal structures not only deepens our understanding of the natural world but also inspires human innovation.


Serendipity

The Geography Of Serendipity

The accidental discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming, which revolutionised the field of medicine, stemmed from a contaminated Petri dish.


Romance

Romance Languages: Origins And Connections

While French, Spanish, and Italian each took distinct paths of development, they share a common heritage.


Exploration

The Age Of Exploration

The Age of Exploration brought about profound cultural, scientific, and economic transformation.


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