Category: pleasure of knowledge
New Year’s Eve and the Meaning of Life
Some scientists conclude that even though we age continuously, we ponder the passage of time more at some arbitrary points in our lives than others I’ve never written a New Year’s resolution list, but every December, as the end of the year approaches, I find myself reflecting on...
Change agents-Straight from horse mouth-a quest exclusive series
As said in Bhagvad Gita, “Change is the law of universe” and evolution of mankind seeks positive changes in society. Believing in this concept, the quest team has started a new program to introduce such persons from the society, who are trying to bring constructive changes for human...
23 Reasons to be Cheerful (Thanks to science)
Finish 2016 on a high note.
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8 Things We Learned About Human Nature in 2016
Does telling one lie make you more likely to tell another? During which season are couples most likely to divorce? And what prompts the victims of long-ago sexual assaults to finally speak out? This year, researchers have explored these questions and more, delivering fascinating insights into human nature....
Lights for the Enlightened: An Engineering Trek in the Himalayas-(IEEE spectrum)
How a band of techie volunteers electrified Lingshed monastery and school Tibetan Buddhist monks celebrate the electrification of the prayer hall at Lingshed Monastery, in the Ladakh region of the Himalayas. The LED lights are connected to solar direct-current microgrids, installed by volunteer engineers from the IEEE Smart...
