Author: Milovan Janicijevic
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Is Darwin Still Alive? How Fierce Debates Shape New Biology: Epigenetics, Viral “Loans,” and Cambrian Secrets
INTRODUCTION: THE DEBATE SPARKING A SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION Darwin’s theory of evolution remains unsettled after 164 years. Islands of fierce debate—from scientific circles to the public—are not just signs of polarization. They are catalysts for discoveries reshaping our understanding of life. While critics highlight “missing links” and the Cambrian explosion, researchers uncover mechanisms that transcend and complement classical selection. This…
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Cloning, “Junk” DNA, and the Limits of Playing God: Why Scientific Sobriety Is More Inspiring Than Hype
Introduction: Between Overconfidence and Fear At the turn of the 21st century, humanity witnessed two moments of collective awe: the cloning of Dolly the sheep in 1996 and the mapping of the human genome in 2003. Media proclaimed a revolution: “Humans are next!”, “The end of disease is near!”. Hope and fear intertwined—as if we stood on the brink of…
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Optical vs. Copper Cables: The Road to Terabits and Practical Challenges
Optical and copper interconnection technologies represent two distinct approaches to data transmission, each with its own advantages and limitations. While fiber optics dominate in performance, copper retains its technical and economic justification. Let’s take a deeper look at their characteristics, physical principles, and practical challenges. Ethernet and Data Transmission: From Packets to Errors Ethernet communication…
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🌍☢️ THE WORLD AFTER A GAMMA RAY BURST: A Scientific Projection of Cosmic Apocalypse
What would happen if Earth were hit directly by a GRB? A gamma-ray burst (GRB) is one of the most energetic phenomena in the universe. It occurs during the explosion of a massive star or the collision of neutron stars, releasing more energy in seconds than the Sun emits in its entire lifetime. What if…
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Cosmic Radiation – From Tesla to Apocalypse 🌌⚡
Tesla and the Discovery of Cosmic Rays 🔍1899 – While experimenting with high-voltage receivers in Colorado, Nikola Tesla detected unknown signals. He assumed they came from the Sun or other stars – the first indication of cosmic radiation. It was later revealed he had registered cosmic rays (which Victor Hess would confirm in 1912). Irony: Hess…
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🌍🔌 When the Sun “Attacks” Earth: Surviving a Carrington-Level Geomagnetic Storm ⚡📡
Imagine all mobile networks failing, the internet collapsing, and continental power grids going dark simultaneously. This isn’t apocalyptic fiction – it actually happened in 1859, and today the consequences could be catastrophically worse. ☄️ The Carrington Event: When the Sun Fried Telegraph Systems On September 1, 1859, astronomer Richard Carrington observed an unprecedented solar flare so intense it was…
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🔋 Lithium, Solid-State, and the Battery Noise: What’s the Truth Behind the Ecological and Geopolitical Fog?
In recent years, lithium batteries have become synonymous with everything from progress in electromobility to ecological and geopolitical controversy. But beneath the media noise and political campaigns lies a fundamental story – one about physics, markets, and the only realistic path to sustainable energy transition. ♻️ Environmental Hysteria vs. Reality Green activists often criticize lithium…
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Cloud Workstations: How Low-Power Devices Can Run Demanding Apps with DaaS (Desktop as a Service)
Introduction: Why Cloud Desktops Are Gaining Popularity Users with lower-end Android, HarmonyOS, or iOS devices often struggle to run professional Windows applications – from CAD and 3D modeling to video editing and software development. The traditional solution involved purchasing expensive workstations, presenting significant financial and logistical challenges for freelancers and small businesses. Today, thanks to…
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Nikola Tesla: Scientist. Engineer. Visionary — Part XVIII
The Legacy of Nikola Tesla: A Final Tribute “Let the future tell the truth, and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments.” — Nikola Tesla ⚡ The Rise of a Visionary From the mischievous boy in the humble village of Smiljan to the inventor who reshaped the modern world, Nikola Tesla’s journey was…
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Nikola Tesla: Scientist. Engineer. Visionary — Part XVII: The Master of (Ball) Lightning
Return to High-Voltage Experiments After the financial collapse of the Wardenclyffe Tower, Nikola Tesla returned to laboratory work. There, in nights filled with ozone and bluish sparks, he encountered a phenomenon that still amazes physicists today — stable ball lightning. Unlike modern experiments, where plasmoids last only fractions of a second, Tesla claimed he could…