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Walter H. G. Lewin – Best Physics Teacher Ever (Video)

Walter H. G. Lewin – Best Physics Teacher Ever (Video)

Walter Lewin Walter H. G. Lewin, Ph.D. (born January 29, 1936) is a Dutch astrophysicist and professor emeritus of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Lewin achieved his Ph.D in nuclear physics in 1965 at the Delft University of Technology and came to MIT in 1966. Lewin’s major contributions in astrophysics include the discovery of the first slowly rotating neutron star through all-sky balloon surveys, research in X-ray detection in investigations through satellites and…

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New Seven Wonders of the World

New Seven Wonders of the World

The world has been a canvas for many a breath-taking and stupendous man-made creations which have resolutely weathered the ravages of time and nature. These buildings are not merely edifices of brick and mortar but emanate life. On July 7 2007, Lisbon’s Benfica Stadium was about to burst at the seams as a crowd of some 50,000 spectators and a television audience of millions heard hosts Bipasha Basu, Hilary Swank and Ben Kingsley, announce the…

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5-Years Old with Autism, Paints Stunning Masterpieces

5-Years Old with Autism, Paints Stunning Masterpieces

Autism is a poorly-understood neurological disorder that can impair an individual’s ability to engage in various social interactions. But little 5-year-old Iris Grace in the UK is an excellent example of the unexpected gifts that autism can also grant – her exceptional focus and attention to detail have helped her create incredibly beautiful paintings that many of her fans (and buyers) have likened to Monet’s works. Little Iris is slowly learning to speak, whereas most…

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6 Signs You are Actually Maturing, Not Just Aging

6 Signs You are Actually Maturing, Not Just Aging

Life is a funny thing. As children, we play. As adults, we work. In between we develop relationships, raise families, pursue goals and pause every once in a while, attempting to gain some perspective on the whole thing. Before we know it, we are retired and approaching the end of our lives, wondering, where did the time go? Throughout this process, it is impossible not to learn. Experience is the greatest teacher. And yet, there…

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Top 10 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World

Top 10 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World

1) Freedom of the Seas Freedom of the Seas is an International cruise ship and it is managed by Royal Caribbean International. Freedom of the Seas can provide many types of facility in which water park for the kids, 3D movie theater, ice skating rink and spa. This ship is approximately 1111 feet long and the capacity of holding passenger is upto 4370. 2) Allure of the Seas The allure of the Seas is one…

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دنیا سے جلد رخصت ہونے والے اسٹارز

دنیا سے جلد رخصت ہونے والے اسٹارز

بولی وڈ میں ہر زمانے میں متعدد افراد ایک اسٹار کی حیثیت سے ابھر کر سامنے آئے اور بڑی تعداد میں لوگوں کو اپنا پرستار بنایا، مگر کچھ ایسے بھی تھے جنھیں ذاتی زندگی میں مسائل کا سامنا کرنا پڑا جس سے عام لوگوں کو زیادہ آگاہی حاصل نہیں تھی۔میڈیا ہی ان روشن ستاروں کی زندگی سے آگاہ رکھنے کا واحد ذریعے تھا، تاہم ان مشہور شخصیات کی کم عمری میں ہی موت بہت بڑے…

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Next Floor, the Moon: Space Elevator Going Up By 2050

Next Floor, the Moon: Space Elevator Going Up By 2050

By the year 2050, you may not need a rocket to reach the Moon, just an elevator. Japanese construction firm, Obayashi Corp., announced this week that they’ll have a space elevator operational in the next 35 years or so. Fundamental to the success of such a futuristic mode of transportation are carbon nanotubes. These cylinders of carbon atoms are so small, they cannot be seen with the human eye, but their tensile strength is almost…

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