Category Archives: STEM

It’s been a while since I last wrote an article about a STEM topic.Recently, I reconnected with my childhood by creating a design based on a puzzle I had when I was a kid. It all started when my dad bought a 3D printer a few months back and he decided to print the puzzle.Continue reading “Pentominception”

Is Capitalism good or bad? Let’s put on a thinking cap before exploring further. We know that majority of the wealth in the world is owned by the top 10 %. It’s too simplistic to suggest a solution to the “problem” by making the ultra rich share a fraction of their wealth to the bottomContinue reading “The nature of Economy”

Our world is constantly evolving with the rise of big data and the interconnectedness of people. There are various of methods we use to help us understand seemingly complex information. From applying visual charts to colourful demographics, we are always finding ways to communicate complex concepts to the masses. The Venn diagram is a practicalContinue reading “The Logical Set-Up”

Let’s face it, we live in a superficial world where people are constantly judged by their appearance. The multi-billion cosmetic industry wouldn’t exist if everyone feels confident in their own skin. Being attractive is a valuable asset in the market. But how do we measure it? In recent months, I spent a considerable amount ofContinue reading “The Measure of Superficial Traits”

Being born on a Leap Year Day is an extremely rare occurrence. The probability of it happening is 0.07%, 4 times less likely than the average person. Is a Leap Year Day baby lucky or unlucky? That isn’t the question. But the answer lies on seeking the awareness of being chosen by the universe toContinue reading “A Brief Leap to the Year”

Does logic apply to nature as well? Today, let’s dive into the world of bees and honey by answering a perplexing question. Question: Why is the honeycomb made of hexagons? If you do a quick search on ‘Honeycombs’, you will see that it follows a universal structure made out of hexagonal walls. Like our species,Continue reading “Bee my Honey”

The topic of probability doesn’t seem to have importance during our math classes. Some use it to their advantage while others dread its existence. It might seem simple as all the solutions fall within a tiny range from 0 to 1. Little do we know its effect on our daily lives. So what is expected value?Continue reading “The paradox of expected value”