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 Here’s something I know for no apparent reason: satellites don’t stay in space because they’ve escaped Earth’s pull. They actually stay up because Earth’s gravity never lets them go. Orbit is really just a clever way of falling forever. Imagine throwing a rock forward. If you toss it lightly, it lands a few meters away. If you hurl it harder, it goes much farther before hitting the ground. Now picture throwing it so fast that by the time gravity pulls it downward, the Earth has already curved away underneath it. Instead of crashing, it just keeps missing the ground. That’s an orbit, sideways motion so fast that falling never ends. Astronauts in the International Space Station aren’t floating because there’s no gravity up there. In fact, Earth’s pull at 400 kilometers above the surface is still about ninety percent as strong as it is where we stand. The reason they feel weightless is because both they and the station are falling together at the same rate, looping endlessly around t...

 When it comes to innovation, one of the biggest questions has always been: should ideas and technologies be open for everyone to use (open source), or should they be protected and locked behind patents? Both sides have strong arguments, and the answer isn’t as simple as choosing one over the other. On the open-source side, the philosophy is that knowledge grows best when it’s shared. Open-source communities have given us some of the most powerful technologies we use today—from Linux powering servers across the internet, to Python driving AI and research, to 3D printing files shared freely online. The argument here is simple: when barriers are removed, more people can contribute, improve, and innovate. Collaboration breeds progress. On the other hand, patents exist for a reason. They give inventors and creators the security that their hard work won’t simply be copied without reward. Research, design, and innovation often require huge investments of time, money, and energy. Without ...

 Lately, I’ve been deep into 3D printables. There’s something fascinating about the idea that an entire world of objects exists out there, just waiting to be downloaded and brought into real life. Whether it’s a tiny figurine, a functional phone stand, or even a replacement part for something that broke at home, the creativity behind it all feels endless. Honestly, it’s one of those things that still makes me feel like I’m living in a sci-fi movie because instead of ordering something and waiting days for delivery, you can just hit “print” and watch it materialize layer by layer right in front of you. The variety is insane too. On one end, you’ve got practical tools like cable organizers, hinges, wall mounts, adapters, that can solve everyday annoyances. On the other end, you’ve got pure fun: anime figures, cosplay props, mini chess sets, or custom accessories that don’t exist anywhere else. And then there’s the serious, life-changing side of it: people designing low-cost prostheti...

Ever had that one person that anytime you think of them, all you can feel is gratitude? Gratitude for them being in your life, gratitude for being able to talk to them, gratitude for ever meeting them, gratitude for being able to call them your friend, and, more or less, gratitude for them being alive. Well, one of those people in my life is Vivi, and she definitely deserves today’s spotlight. Vivi is this rare and unique mix of beauty, kindness, and personality that makes her unforgettable. Honestly, she’s one of the best things that’s happened to me in recent years, and I never take her for granted. I’ve never missed an opportunity to tell Vivi just how beautiful she is, though I’m pretty sure she doesn’t believe me. The Ghibli photos I used definitely don’t show it but I genuinely believe that if someone asked the magic mirror who the most beautiful lady is, without a doubt, Vivi would appear in that mirror. The worst part of it all is that this girl goes about her life like she doe...

 Today is Friday, and for once, I don’t really have anything specific to write about. It’s a strange feeling because I’ve gotten used to having a story, an obsession, or at least some random thought to spill onto the page by the end of the week. But here I am, staring at Friday, and it feels kind of blank. And maybe that’s okay. Not every day has to be filled with some grand adventure or big discovery. Sometimes the emptiness itself is a sort of reminder — that life has pauses too, little breaks between the things that feel important. Fridays usually feel like they demand something — like a summary of the week or a big finish — but maybe this Friday is teaching me to be okay with just existing without a script. There’s also something nice about the nothingness. When you don’t have anything pressing to write about, your mind is free to wander. You start to notice little things you normally wouldn’t. Like how the quiet feels louder than usual. Or how Fridays, no matter what, always c...

 Lately, I’ve been fascinated by genetics. It feels unreal to think that the essence of life, everything that makes us who we are, comes down to code. But unlike computer code, which uses binary 1s and 0s, DNA works on just four chemical “letters”: A, T, C, and G. With only those four, life writes out the entire script of every human being, every animal, every plant. That simplicity blows my mind. When you look at it in terms of math, it’s like computer coding uses base 2, but genetics is working in base 4. Instead of just on or off, the genome has four possibilities at every slot. With billions of these slots in a row, the combinations are endless, and yet they still follow patterns precise enough to build an eye, a brain, or even the rhythm of a heartbeat. It’s like nature is running its own programming language, far older and more advanced than anything humans have written. What amazes me is that inside each of our cells sits a copy of this giant instruction manual, and every ti...

 AI has begun to reshape the creative world in ways that feel both exciting and unsettling. Tools like image generators, music composers, and text-based storytellers can now produce paintings, songs, and poems in seconds — things that once took humans days, months, or even years to master. For many, this feels like the dawn of a new creative era. Suddenly, someone who can’t draw a straight line can still design a fantasy landscape. Someone who has no access to a guitar or piano can generate a symphony at the click of a button. Creativity, in that sense, has never felt more open, more democratic, more within reach. But then comes the harder question: what happens to the meaning of art when machines can create it just as well, or even better, than people? Art and music have always been deeply human expressions. They come from our stories, our struggles, our joy, our pain. A painting isn’t just paint on canvas — it’s someone’s lived experience frozen in time. A song isn’t just chords ...

There’s this game that’s as much about imagination as it is about dice — Dungeons & Dragons, or D&D for short. It’s the world’s most popular tabletop role-playing game, but what makes it fascinating isn’t just the fantasy worlds or monsters, it’s how players essentially become the storytellers. One person, the Dungeon Master (DM), builds the world, sets the stage, and controls everything from the tavern barkeep to the terrifying dragon. The other players create characters with their own personalities, backstories, and goals. Then, together, they weave a story that can go anywhere depending on choices and rolls of dice. What I find particularly cool is how flexible D&D is. Two groups can play with the exact same starting scenario, yet the adventures that unfold will be wildly different. It’s a game where creativity isn’t optional — it is the game. You can play as a brooding rogue sneaking through shadows, a chaotic bard singing spells into existence, or even a wizard who acc...

 Ever had that one friend you haven’t seen for so long, yet the bond feels untouched when you meet again — almost like no time has passed? That’s exactly how it is with Freya.  We first met back in primary school, and for those years, she was one of the closest friends I had. But life, as it usually does, had other plans. When it came time to go to high school, we ended up in different schools, and just like that, we drifted apart. For years, I didn’t hear much from her. I thought maybe that chapter was over — just one of those childhood friendships you smile at in memory but quietly leave in the past. But then, as fate would have it, a few weeks ago we reconnected online. And since then, these few weeks have honestly been the best I’ve had in a long while. Every day feels brighter knowing I get to talk to her, and I find myself looking forward to our chats more than I ever expected. She’s still the same sweet, loving, caring, and pretty Freya that I remembered from way back, ...

 This week was all about celebrating the cultures of the school’s international students. Even though I didn’t manage to attend every day’s activities, Thursday was the one I fully took part in — and it was an eye-opener in more ways than one. The day began with an open discussion where people shared knowledge about different international cultures and traditions. Most of the conversations centered around African heritage, but the sheer variety still surprised me. I’ve always considered Nigeria to be the most culturally diverse nation in the world, but I couldn’t believe how wrong I was. Apparently, some African nations are so distinct from one another, both culturally and even genetically, that the world’s tallest people share a border with the world’s shortest people! That little fact alone had me rethinking everything I thought I knew about Africa’s cultural map. It's no wonder scientists say that the black or African race has more genetic diversity than all other races combined...

 When you play chess, tic-tac-toe, or any two-player strategy game, your brain does something fascinating. You’re not just thinking about your move — you’re thinking about your opponent’s move in response to yours. Then you think about how you’d respond to that. And so on, like an argument in your head where you play both sides. The minimax algorithm is how computers formalize that mental tug-of-war. It’s the logic engine behind many game AIs, from retro video games to modern chess engines. The name comes from the goal; Minimize the opponent’s maximum possible gain (if they play optimally) and maximize your own minimum guaranteed gain (if you play optimally). Here’s how it works in a nutshell. Imagine a decision tree, with each node representing a possible game state. On your turn, the algorithm looks at all the moves you can make and picks the one that gives you the best worst-case outcome. On your opponent’s turn, it assumes they will choose the move that’s worst for you. This ba...

 Hear me out for a sec — there isn’t any major more fun than engineering.And I’m not just saying this because I’m majoring in it. I genuinely believe it, and I have my reasons. Now, let’s be clear: I’m not claiming engineering is better than any other field of study. Every major has its own importance, challenges, and unique kind of excitement. I’m only saying that, from my perspective, engineering is the most fun. Not the easiest, not the most glamorous — but the one that keeps me excited to get up and work on something new every single day. First, there’s no greater pleasure than seeing your imagination and hard work come to life in something you’ve created. In engineering, you can take something that only existed in your mind — a sketch, a design, a wild “what if” — and watch it transform into a working reality. That moment when you flip the switch and your invention actually works? It’s electric. Honestly, it’s the same rush you had the last time you completed a Lego masterpiec...

Ever wondered why it feels so good to own a collection? I've wondered that too, why people collect things. Not just stamps or coins — I’m talking everything from Funko Pops to antique teacups, to serial killers making doll duplicates of their victims, to, yes, digital Pokémon cards (to choral sheet music for me 😅). It turns out collecting is way more psychological than I thought. At its core, collecting taps into a mix of dopamine rewards, nostalgia, and a need for control. Every time you find a new piece for your collection, your brain gives you a chemical pat on the back. That little rush makes you want to hunt for the next piece. Some psychologists even compare it to treasure hunting, except the “treasure” could be as simple as a shiny rock or a rare vinyl record. Nostalgia plays its part too. Collecting can be a way of holding onto the past, whether it’s toys from your childhood or memorabilia from a favorite era. It’s like you’re curating your own personal museum of feelings...

Ever met someone for the first time and the only thing that comes to mind is the single question, “Where in the multiverse have you been all my life?” That’s exactly what happened when I met Molly Some people stand out in your memory because of something big they’ve done. Others, though, stand out for reasons so small yet so unique that you can’t forget them. Molly is one of those people. I don’t mean “small” in the sense of unimportant—more in the way a perfectly timed inside joke or a familiar song can instantly brighten your mood. There’s just something about her that sticks. The first thing most people notice about Molly is her baby voice. It’s not put on or fake—it’s simply the way she talks. Light, high-pitched, and a little sing-songy, it’s the kind of voice that could make even a grocery list sound like the start of a bedtime story. And I’ll be honest, it’s adorable. But that’s not the only thing that makes her memorable. It’s more like the starting note in a whole melody of qu...

 The Writers’ Conference was just one of the many memorable events that happened this semester, but it definitely stood out. A bunch of speakers came in to talk to us about all sorts of writing—storyline development, comparing popular works of fiction, writing for blogs, and even podcast scripts. They showed us how each medium needs its own style and rhythm. It wasn’t a “just sit and listen” kind of event either. We got to share our own writing experiences, toss around ideas, and ask questions. One of the more unexpected but fun parts was learning about writing for cartoons and scriptwriting for animation. It made me realize how much work goes into something we usually just watch without thinking about who’s behind it. A personal highlight for me was meeting the writer of The Shift, a popular play performed by a theatre group he’s part of. As it turns out, he was also the host of the entire event—and an amazing one at that. He even told us he played a major role in the performance,...

 There’s something quietly magical about certain patterns in the world—like the way sunflower seeds spiral inward or how seashells curl with effortless precision. Even when we don’t realize it, our brains seem to light up at the sight of certain proportions, shapes, or layouts. That odd sense of balance we feel when something “just looks right”? More often than not, it’s thanks to a hidden mathematical duo: the Fibonacci sequence and the Golden Ratio. Let’s start with Fibonacci. It’s a sequence that begins with 0 and 1, and each number afterward is the sum of the two before it: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and so on. What starts off as a neat number trick becomes something much bigger once you look around. Flowers? Fibonacci. Pinecones? Fibonacci. Hurricanes? Galaxies? Yes, them too. The spiral that forms when you map this sequence out turns up in more parts of nature than you’d expect. It’s like the universe’s go-to design template for efficiency and beauty. Now enter the Golden R...

 You know how people always talk about Superman being unbeatable? Or how Goku could one-shot anyone in fiction? Well, I think it’s about time we start giving Cyborg his flowers—because he’s not just underrated, he might actually be one of the most overpowered characters in the DC Universe (and I'm not just saying this because he's my fave superhero).  Cyborg isn’t just a guy with metal parts bolted onto him. He’s a fusion of alien technology, human consciousness, and dark cosmic forces that most people don’t even realize he’s carrying. In the DCEU, there’s a scene where Victor Stone reveals something that’s incredibly important, but it goes over most people’s heads. He mentions that his mind doesn’t process information in binary anymore. Instead, his brain is wired to understand a foreign alien language—the same language used by Darkseid’s forces, the Mother Boxes, the Father Boxes, and the entire New Gods’ tech. This is not human code. It’s a language that governs dimensions,...

 I’ve always believed that deep down, I’m an artist at heart. I may not be sketching or sculpting, but I’ve always been drawn to forms of art that are subtle yet expressive. That’s probably why I find myself so fascinated by architectural styles that feel like art pieces in themselves. And at the top of that list is Geometric Minimalism. Geometric Minimalism sits perfectly at the crossroads of modernism and minimalism—two architectural philosophies I really admire. It’s all about clean lines, bold yet simple shapes, and a focus on “less is more.” But don’t let the simplicity fool you; every line, every angle, every empty space is intentional. It’s a design style that doesn’t scream for attention, yet somehow commands it. One thing I’ve always loved is when the interior decor is in perfect harmony with the architecture. When the furniture, lighting, and even the smallest details follow the same geometric rhythm, it creates a sense of balance that feels both calming and sophisticated...

 Today’s Buddy of the Week is someone I’ve known for quite a while now—Chris. Just a few days ago, he officially graduated high school, which is a big deal, but to be honest, I’ve always felt like Chris was ahead of his years. He’s the kind of person who just has this natural maturity, not in a boring or “too serious” way, but in how he carries himself, how he treats people, and how he always seems to know how to bring the right energy to any room he’s in. We met through choir back when I was still in high school. I was a chorister then, and so was he. We were both channel singers, which basically means we spent a lot of time standing side by side, singing our hearts out. That’s how our friendship started, but it’s definitely not the reason it stuck. Over time, you start to realize Chris isn’t just a good singer; he’s a really good person. He’s warm, friendly, and just easy to be around. You can have a deep conversation with him, but at the same time, he’s also the guy who will ran...

If I had to pick one word for this semester, it would be eventful. Every corner of it was packed with activity; good, stressful, meaningful, and sometimes just plain overwhelming. Academically, it was one of the most demanding semesters I’ve ever had. The workload seemed to never let up, and just when I thought I was catching my breath, another round of deadlines or expectations would hit. It was rough. But I guess that’s what growth looks like sometimes, uncomfortable, exhausting, but necessary. But school isn’t all books. This semester also offered a whirlwind of experiences that pulled me in different directions — and I’m honestly grateful for most of them. We had College Week, which filled campus with competitions, themed events, and this vibrant kind of school spirit that reminded everyone we’re more than our GPA. Shortly after that came the Trade Fair, where students turned into entrepreneurs, pitching everything from fashion to tech. I loved seeing how creative and driven ever...