An Eventful Year, and the Lessons I’m Taking ForwardIt’s been quite an eventful year—one worth remembering. I’ve done a lot of things that matter to me, and today, I want to put some of them into words. First of all, I’m deeply grateful to KAIST for accepting me. Most of the moments I’m about to menti...Dec 31, 2025·3 min read
Why Don’t We See a Ball Acting Like a Wave?The dual nature of light, behaving as both a wave and a particle, has puzzled scientists for decades. This wave-particle duality, discovered through experiments like the famous double-slit experiment, shows that light, and all matter, exhibit both pr...Sep 8, 2024·4 min read
Does Temperature Influence Crime Rates? (Impact of Temperature on Brain Functionality)When we think about the factors influencing crime rates, our minds often go straight to socioeconomic conditions, law enforcement efficiency, or education levels. But what if there's another factor—one we experience daily—that quietly plays a signifi...Sep 3, 2024·7 min read
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy LifeIn an increasingly fast-paced and goal-oriented world, the Japanese idea of Ikigai provides a meaningful and invigorating way to look for meaning in life. Ikigai, which has its roots in the customs of Okinawa, a place renowned for its people's extrao...Aug 29, 2024·4 min read
In English, we say: Can we fix this? In poetry, we say: How do I glue back together everything I broke?In English, we say: I miss you. In poetry, we say: Without you, there is a hollow space inside me that will never be filled. In English, we say: I still love you. In poetry, we say: I cannot find a way to untangle my heart from yours. In English, we ...Aug 22, 2024·3 min read
What If We Detonated All Nuclear Bombs at Once?Have you ever imagined the global consequences if every nuclear weapon on Earth was detonated simultaneously? While this is a chilling scenario that we hope never becomes reality, understanding the potential impact can underscore the urgent need for ...Aug 21, 2024·4 min read
Life in the Hills: My 5 Days in WildnessRecently, I had the opportunity to visit one of the most remote places in Bangladesh—Bandarban, a region tucked away in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. This journey, made in the company of friends, marked not only my first visit to the hills but also my ...Aug 20, 2024·4 min read