PinnedMember-onlyExciting and Mind-Bending Space Discoveries From 2020Let’s be honest; if 2020 was a drink, it would be unsweetened tea with no ice and a few lemon seeds stewing at the bottom. While on a personal level, 2020 was a gloomy year for most of us, it was a great year for space discoveries. …Space6 min readSpace6 min read
Oct 6Member-onlyThe Myth of Invulnerability: How Air-Gapped Systems Get CompromisedIn 2010, the world was jolted by the impact of the Stuxnet worm, a malicious code that successfully infiltrated Iranian nuclear facilities. These facilities, believed impenetrable with their air-gapped systems, suddenly grappled with the stark reality: even their isolated networks weren’t safe from calculated cyberattacks. …Cybersecurity5 min readCybersecurity5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Oct 3Member-onlyOn Reading More: How I Read Over 100 Books in a Year2021 was a pivotal year in my reading career. It was the year I set a challenging reading goal — 100 books. And for the first time, I was committed to achieving it. Most people’s impression of people who hit reading goals like 50, 75, or 100+ books a year…Reading6 min readReading6 min read
Oct 3Member-onlyWhy Hasn’t Quicksand Been a Bigger Problem in Adult Life?Like many children, I grew up with an intense fear of quicksand. It was a common peril in movies, cartoons, and adventure stories, lurking around every corner for the unsuspecting adventurer. But as adulthood rolled around, quicksand seemed to disappear from the list of real-world concerns. …Pop Culture5 min readPop Culture5 min read
Sep 28Member-onlyQuantum-Resistant Algorithms: Safeguarding the Future of Cryptography Against Quantum AdversariesIn the near future, quantum computing could shatter the foundations of current cybersecurity practices. Imagine a sinister organization obtaining a robust quantum computer and targeting a secure military communication network. Using Shor’s algorithm, they quickly factorize encryption keys, decrypting sensitive communications and triggering a catastrophic breach of national security. This…Cryptography9 min readCryptography9 min read
Sep 25Member-onlyAre Cars the Worst Tech Product For Privacy?In today’s techno-centric era, your car may be more than just a vehicle. It’s a data center on wheels, constantly collecting, storing, and possibly sharing droves of information about your behavior, preferences, and movements. As modern vehicles morph into smart gadgets with engines, privacy enthusiasts are hitting the brakes and…Cybersecurity4 min readCybersecurity4 min read
Feb 18Member-onlyWhat is a Push Bombing Attack?In a world where cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and severe, businesses worldwide are swiftly adopting new technologies to safeguard their systems. And one such technology is multifactor authentication (MFA). MFA has garnered tons of buzz in recent years, and with good reason. By adding an extra barrier of security…Cybersecurity2 min readCybersecurity2 min read
Feb 17Member-onlyWould Martians Have Ears?In the frigid and rarefied atmosphere of Mars, sound dissipates rapidly. A 2006 study simulating a sound wave’s propagation through the Martian atmosphere revealed that even a loud sound like that of a lawn mower fades out after travelling a mere hundred meters or so. This detailed model developed by…Space2 min readSpace2 min read
Feb 2Member-onlyWhy Is There So Much Junk in Space?The pollution of our planet Earth is a widely discussed issue, but have you ever considered the amount of waste and debris floating in space? Since the first satellite launch in 1957, we’ve been sending objects beyond our atmosphere, and most never return. …Space2 min readSpace2 min read
Jan 25Member-onlyProducts You Shouldn’t Buy On AmazonWhen shopping on Amazon, it’s wise to be extra careful — there are sadly a lot of counterfeit and fake products being sold on the platform. To make sure you get the genuine article, here are some products you should watch out for: Food and Supplements Be careful when purchasing food and supplements…Amazon3 min readAmazon3 min read
