The Science Basement

We have all seen and perhaps experienced the ugliness of political polarization. From incivility and anger to hate speech, cancel culture and outright political violence. But what is the point of all of this ugliness? Can political polarization, despite its dark sides, ultimately be a force for good, or does it always lead in a bad direction? In this talk, we explore the ugliness of political polarization and its potential as a force for both good and bad.

History of Lutheran Church music is perhaps not the most exciting topic for many people. However, it’s much more than just hymn lyrics and melodies. Congregational singing never happens in… Read More »Church Music History: How on Earth can it be interesting?

Nature vs. nurture has been an interesting debate when it comes to combatting the obesity pandemic. In a modern environment that largely promotes overeating, inactivity, and sleeplessness, how much does our weight actually rely on our genes?

Gene editing technologies have exponentially evolved during the last decade. For the first time in history, humans have the power to redesign their own genome and genetically alter any other species.

Since ancient times people have been searching for the Fountain of Youth, a magical remedy to ageing. As we age, the cells in our body age along with us.

We see viruses as the villains of the movie, especially now during this pandemic. But what if I told you that they can also play the superhero role?

Proteins, the essential building blocks of life, have a large variety of shapes, mechanisms, and functions. Understanding the mechanism and function of different proteins will help in developing cures for many severe diseases.