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Memri
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Memri
Telegram Outlets Linked To Iran-Backed Militias Publish Posters Asserting Iran's Nuclear Capability, Despite Recent U.S. Airstrikes
Telegram channels affiliated with Iran-backed Axis of the Islamic Resistance have published posters indicating that Iran's nuclear program retained significant strength despite recent U.S. airstrikes targeting its nuclear reactors. These airstrikes, conducted on June 25, 2025, aimed to disrupt Iran's nuclear facilities amid escalating tensions in the region following Iran's continued enrichment of uranium. The posters attempt to assert Iran's resilience and nuclear capability despite recent U.S. airstrikes, and to spread doubt among adversaries about the effectiveness of those strikes. The "Mujaz" Telegram channel released a 15-second clip on June 27, showing a pair of hands reaching upward toward a glowing, ethereal light with mathematical equations and scientific symbols floating between them. The equations include Albert Einstein's energy formula "E = mc2," along with various constants and variables. At the top, Arabic text reads: "The nuclear program is Iran's striking power in the future." [1] On June 26, the channel also shared a second poster featuring three rockets against the backdrop of the Iranian flag, with Arabic text stating: "It is possible that some of Iran's enriched uranium survived, and that a large part of Iran's missile arsenal still exists, and the Iranians, known for their prowess at playing chess, will try to use it." The text references a columnist, Afi Peskharov, writing in an Israeli newspaper, Yedioth Ahronoth.[2] Additionally, "The Iranian Military Capacities," a channel linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), published, on June 26, a poster depicting armed, masked operatives gaurding scientists working in a lab and eying a clock while a pair of hands sign a document.[3] The poster implies that Tehran is planning an operation that involves scientists in the near future.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
From Einstein to Newton, how did world-famous scientists crack the genius code? Here is what their unique learning habits teach students
Albert Einstein, the man who revolutionised our understanding of space and time, regularly skipped university lectures. Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, often collapsed from hunger whilst studying late into the night in a freezing Parisian garret. Isaac Newton made his most groundbreaking discoveries not in the hallowed halls of Cambridge, but locked away in isolation during a deadly plague outbreak. These aren't tales of academic rebellion or hardship, they're glimpses into the unconventional study methods that shaped history's greatest minds. While most of us were taught to sit quietly in rows, take meticulous notes, and memorise facts for exams, the world's most brilliant scientists were breaking every rule in the educational handbook. What if everything we've been told about effective learning is wrong? What if the secret to genius isn't natural talent, photographic memory, or even prestigious education, but rather a fundamentally different approach to how we absorb and process knowledge? The study habits of history's most brilliant minds reveal fascinating patterns that challenge everything we think we know about effective learning. Here are unique study habits of some of the world's greatest minds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Albert Einstein Albert Einstein's academic journey defies conventional wisdom. At thirteen, he taught himself an entire year's worth of mathematics, not because he was forced to, but because his curiosity demanded it. Einstein found traditional classroom environments stifling, particularly those focused on rote memorisation. Even at university, he skipped lectures regularly, preferring to rely on classmates' notes whilst dedicating extensive time to studying theoretical physics independently. This wasn't laziness, it was strategic brilliance. Einstein understood that true learning happens when we take ownership of our education, following our curiosity rather than rigid curricula. Issac Newton Isaac Newton's most productive period came during 1665-1666, when a plague outbreak forced him to leave Cambridge. In isolation, he made groundbreaking discoveries that would revolutionise science. Newton combined deep theoretical reasoning with meticulous experimentation, building his own instruments and refining his methods over years. Similar to Einstein, he described himself as a "lone traveller" who valued solitude as essential to his intellectual process. This pattern suggests that genius often requires stepping away from the noise of conventional academic environments to think deeply and independently. Richard Feyman Richard Feynman revolutionised learning with his deceptively simple approach. He maintained a "Notebook of Things I Don't Know About," actively identifying knowledge gaps rather than avoiding them. His method involved breaking down complex topics, reassembling them from first principles, and ensuring he could explain everything simply. This technique; now known as the Feynman Method, forces learners to confront their limitations honestly. If you can't explain something in simple terms, you don't truly understand it. Marie Curie Marie Curie's approach to study was defined by extraordinary perseverance against overwhelming odds. Raised in Russian-occupied Poland, she pursued education through underground schools where forbidden subjects were secretly taught. At the Sorbonne, she endured extreme poverty, studying late into the night and often collapsing from hunger. Curie's method was rigorous and patient; she spent years extracting tiny amounts of radium under dangerous conditions, driven by pure scientific curiosity rather than recognition. Her meticulous experimentation reflected her belief that science was a mission, not a performance. APJ Abdul Kalam Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's educational journey demonstrates the power of practical learning. From his early days in Rameswaram to his specialisation in aeronautical engineering, he consistently pursued education with determination despite financial challenges. His approach was notably hands-on, he didn't just absorb theoretical knowledge but applied it directly to real-world aerospace and defence challenges. Throughout his career, Kalam embraced continuous learning and innovation, understanding that true mastery comes from bridging theory and practice. Rosalind Franklin Rosalind Franklin studied with remarkable precision and independence, choosing science as her path at just sixteen. Her mastery of X-ray crystallography was exceptional, and she used this technique with extraordinary skill to investigate atomic structures. Often working in isolation due to institutional sexism, she upheld the highest standards of scientific inquiry, meticulously controlling experimental conditions and performing complex mathematical analyses. Franklin's unwavering commitment to clarity and scientific truth, even in the face of discrimination, demonstrates that excellence transcends social barriers. Where do all their strategies meet? Several patterns emerge from examining these extraordinary minds: Independence over conformity : Each genius preferred self-directed learning over traditional educational structures. They followed their curiosity rather than prescribed curricula. Depth over breadth : Rather than superficial coverage of many topics, they pursued deep understanding of fundamental principles. Isolation as a tool : Solitude wasn't loneliness, it was a deliberate strategy for deep thinking and focus. Practical application : They didn't just learn theory; they applied knowledge to solve real problems. Embracing difficulty : Instead of avoiding challenging topics, they actively sought out what they didn't understand. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Albert Einstein's letter shows life in Norfolk as Nazis wanted him dead
A letter has emerged showing Albert Einstein's life in England as he fled Nazi death threats - he was protected by a 24-hour police guard and local men armed with shotguns An enthralling letter penned by Albert Einstein 92 years ago has been uncovered, revealing how he cherished the "enviable solitude" of Norfolk while evading the Nazi regime. The celebrated physicist escaped to Belgium following Hitler's ascent but continued to be under threat. Inadequate police protection necessitated his journey across to Dover, after which he was chauffeured to a modest 9m2 hut on Roughton Heath, near Cromer, generously provided by Conservative MP Oliver Locker-Lampson. Einstein expressed to his son Eduard in a letter that despite the austere living situation, he was savouring the quietness of his retreat, dedicating most of his time to mathematics and running outdoors to keep warm. Commencing the correspondence dated September 23, 1933, from Cromer, he candidly shared: "Times have been rather turbulent... It was actually reported... plans for my assassination... My little house... consists of a single room... Outside the door you have immediate access to Mother Nature." He described the Nazi domination of his native Germany as "a revolution of the stupid against the rational" and even welcomed guests like sculptor Jacob Epstein, who sculpted a bust in his likeness, reports the Express. Einstein departed England for the United States in October 1933 and never revisited Europe before his demise in 1955. This two-page document, which remained within the Einstein family circles until 2001, is set to go under the hammer at Christie's London, with an expected valuation between £20,000 and £25,000. Thomas Venning, a specialist in books at Christie's, commented: "It shows Einstein's humour amid stress. Despite threats, he joked about getting peace and quiet when dead but not enjoying it. His line about Nazism as a 'revolution of the stupid against the rational' was a powerful critique. His love of solitude and nature shines through." Venning further noted the irony of the globally renowned genius taking refuge in a Norfolk hut, protected by locals armed with shotguns, describing it as "Dad's Army-like". He also pointed out that the coverage by the British press diminished the secrecy of his hideaway. The auction is set for 9 July.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
A debate for the ages and the decline of ‘Bergsonism‘
It was the clash of two intellectual titans that left behind a trail of ambiguity on the scientific and philosophical landscapes of the 20th century. It muddied the waters more than it helped clear the air surrounding the discourse about the nature and meaning of something they disagreed on: time. Both suffered blows. Albert Einstein lost the Nobel Prize for his Theory of Relativity (he won it for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect). At the Nobel Prize awards ceremony, the jury spokesman alluded to the epic debate: 'It's no secret that the philosopher Bergson has disputed it [the Theory of Relativity] in Paris'. Henri Bergson, on the other hand, was widely misunderstood in the years succeeding the debate from the evening of 6 April, 1922. For him, its ripple effects were felt in the latter half of his scholarly career. The intense debate between the Continental philosopher and his physicist counterpart at the Société française de philosophie, Paris, France, may have lasted only about 30 minutes, but the discourse over who trumped whom continues. More than a century has passed, and its final takeaway is still contended, with the gap between science and humanities ever widening. Two notions of time Essentially, the prevailing obscurity (concerning the nature of reality), which sparked this infamous debate, could be traced even to ancient Greek philosophy. Philosophers spanning centuries were confronted with several dualities: mind and matter, the subjective and the objective, the collective and the personal, time and space, and being and becoming, among others. The essence of this debate, when viewed from this context, reveals that the opposing notions of time put forth are neither wrong nor misled but are to be fitted into a unified framework. The philosopher took exception only to science taking for granted the rather glaring sovereignty of time. It was to be felt in its passing and not to be mistaken for 'movements in space'. As for the physicist, it was liable to measurement, moving relative to the observer, with its fluidity hinged on a relative frame of reference. The physicist brought out into the external world what the philosopher attempted to grasp from within. This spawned the mighty debate. Yet, it is to be noted that Dr. Bergson couldn't fully develop a theory of a 'single time' as he himself was confronted with the intricacies of multiplicity and simultaneity. Perception of time Dr. Bergson is among the few philosophers who have conducted concerted inquiries into the nature of time and how reality manifests itself. In his doctoral thesis, Time And Free Will: An Essay On The Immediate Data Of Consciousness (1889), he turns against any deterministic approach, positing the theory of dynamism, as against mechanistic methods. His quest for time was hinged on the impression that the moment being scrutinised would have passed before any mechanistic analysis could produce anything insightful. He went against the common notions of time that gave only 'snapshots' of an indivisible whole. What he puts forth instead is a simple and dynamic theory that attempts to grasp the autonomous nature of time as it unfolds. As a result, time, regaining its autonomy, freed itself from the entanglement of space. He rejected the superimposition or juxtaposition of spacial elements onto time and pointed out that a certain state of mind or the gravity of a situation could influence our experience of time. This is revealed in instances such as a tense moment or when someone paces down a rail platform to catch a train. Our experience of lived time may seem to slow down or accelerate even as the clocks tick as usual, validating the unpredictability of duration. Besides providing fresh insights into the nature of time, memories, and the mind-matter duality, Dr. Bergson's works were noted for their rich imagery and imagery. Often, he alluded to elements from the everyday to elucidate complex ideas. This was evident in the case with time too. For instance, he refers to the continuity of a musical melody to highlight the flow of time, with the highs and lows of various states corresponding to the progression of the melody. Time dilation It was fairly assumed that Dr. Bergson was proven wrong following the debate. This was partly because he had ostensibly misunderstood the scope of the phenomenon of time dilation, which is an aspect of Dr. Einstein's special theory of relativity. Time dilation is a physical phenomenon in which time moves differently, in accordance with the respective states of rest and motion, for different observers. However, Dr. Bergson contended this concept by pointing out the absence of an absolute frame of reference. For the renowned philosopher, this was more of an abstraction than a phenomenon. Years later, time dilation was experimentally proven, and Dr. Bergson's arguments couldn't wield power any longer. Despite Dr. Bergson being proven wrong in this regard, the nature of time remained a bone of contention between physicists and philosophers and among themselves. Even though time dilation was proven to be physically real, with the twin paradox becoming its flagbearer, the fundamental argument of Dr. Bergson that real time or la durée (duration), unlike whatever was measured by a clock, was more personal and experiential, still held ground. The twin paradox According to the twin paradox, the brother who stays behind on Earth would have aged more than his twin who travelled through space. But neither of the twins feels any remarkable changes in the working of their minds by virtue of the elapsed time and the travelling twin has to return to earth to realise that more time has passed for his brother. Thus, the twin paradox turns out to be observational and not absolutely experiential. This is where the Bergsonian notion of time triumphs. Moreover, the differences in elapsed time among the twins occur within a common framework, which, in turn, is fleeting. The common ground Dr. Bergson accords to the 'uninterrupted continuity of an unforeseeable novelty'. This is more in line with the famous quote attributed to Heraclitus: 'One cannot enter the same river twice'. The specific time intervals noted by a clock and the dilation experienced happen within the limits of this 'fleeting' framework. Therefore, instead of determining whether the physicist or the philosopher won the 1922 debate, it might be ideal to conceive a comprehensive framework that could fit in both notions -- the quantitative and the qualitative -- of time, without contradiction. Even though Dr. Bergson's philosophy went under the radar over time, at its peak it influenced philosophers in the likes of Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Gilles Deleuze, and even had a lasting effect on the works of Thomas Mann and Marcel Proust. However, some of his critics have charged him with the decline of contemporary philosophy. Recent efforts to revive 'Bergsonmannia', which had once taken the world by storm, have paid off to a certain extent. While Dr. Bergson steered intellectual discourses at the break of the 20th century, his theories blew over and missed the dawn of the 21st. With every stride made in technology and the scientific world, the works of Dr. Einstein, on the other hand, continue to intrigue.
India Today
6 days ago
- India Today
The end of hacking? How Isro and DRDO are building an unhackable quantum future
In a world increasingly reliant on digital infrastructure, securing data is no longer a luxury — it is a necessity. While today's encryption systems rely on mathematical complexity, the cybersecurity of tomorrow will be grounded in the laws of quantum the heart of this revolution is quantum entanglement, a phenomenon Albert Einstein famously described as 'spooky action at a distance.'advertisementIndia, through the collaborative efforts of Isro and DRDO, is taking bold steps to harness this concept and build hack-proof quantum communication systems that could secure everything from satellite signals to financial transactions. When you log into your bank account or send a private message, your password acts as a lock protected by complex mathematical algorithms. Even the most powerful supercomputer—like El Capitan at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, capable of 1.742 quintillion calculations per second—would take centuries to break this the looming threat is real: fully developed quantum computers could solve these puzzles in seconds. This means emails, bank transactions, and national secrets could be exposed instantly if we don't transition to quantum-secure communication. India currently lags in satellite-based execution. (Photo: Isro) advertisementGOING QUANTUMSo, how does quantum entanglement make communication secure?Imagine sending messages so secure that any attempt to hack them triggers an automatic alarm—like a cosmic tripwire. This is the promise of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). When two particles, such as photons, are entangled, their states remain linked regardless of distance. It's like rolling one magical die on Earth and seeing the same result on another at the edge of the a quantum setting, two users — commonly called Alice and Bob — exchange encryption keys using quantum particles. If a third party, Eve, tries to intercept the key, the quantum state is disturbed, immediately alerting the users to the transmitted through air, fiber optics, or satellites, quantum-secure communication ensures that any eavesdropping attempt is not just detectable — but automatically shuts down the process. With this technology, India is paving the way for a future where data is truly QUANTUM SECURITYThere are several ways to implement quantum-secure communication: through optical fibers, free-space air links, and increasingly, satellite-based quantum communication is well-suited for secure links within cities, while free-space communication is used for rooftop or mobile the real game-changer is satellite-based quantum communication, where satellites transmit quantum keys across hundreds—or even thousands—of is making significant strides in this domain. ISRO recently demonstrated entanglement-based quantum-secure communication over a 300-meter distance, where encrypted video was successfully decrypted using secure quantum keys transmitted via photons and lasers. In another breakthrough, DRDO, in collaboration with IIT Delhi, achieved hack-proof communication over a distance of more than 1 achievements are not only technologically sophisticated but also strategically vital for national defense and critical infrastructure GLOBAL SCENARIOGlobally, China leads the race with its Micius satellite, enabling secure Quantum communication over 1,200 kilometres, followed by pioneering urban experiments in Europe and the India currently lags in satellite-based execution, its dual-pronged civil-military approach gives it a unique 1 km free-space and 100 km fiber demonstrations are impressive but lag behind China's satellite Isro has already outlined plans for space-based quantum communication, and DRDO is targeting secure battlefield and rural deployment. Together, they are laying the foundation for a national quantum communication grid..@DRDO_India & @iitdelhi demonstrate Quantum Entanglement-Based Free-Space Quantum Secure Communication over more than 1 km distancePaves way for development in quantum cyber security, quantum networks & future quantum internetIndia has entered into a new quantum era of PIB India (@PIB_India) June 16, 2025advertisementWHY IT MATTERS TO YOUQuantum communication may sound like science fiction, but it is fast becoming a national priority. In an era where digital threats evolve faster than defences, India's focus on entanglement-based secure channels is more than a scientific milestone—it is a strategic embracing the strange yet powerful laws of quantum physics, India is preparing to leapfrog into a new age of secure, sovereign communication could make your online transactions, personal data, and even national security systems unhackable. As Isro and DRDO push toward a quantum internet, India is joining an elite group of nations building a secure digital future. With more investment, India's quantum leap could soon rival the world's best, ensuring your secrets stay safe in the quantum Watch
