In the vast, shadowy depths of the world’s oceans, some of the most powerful machines ever built glide silently beneath the waves. Nuclear submarines—long hailed as marvels of naval technology—can operate for up to 30 years without needing to refuel. But how is such an astonishing feat of endurance and efficiency possible? The answer lies […]
Usain Bolt’s 9.58 seconds in the 100 meters. Eliud Kipchoge’s sub-2-hour marathon (under assisted conditions). Faith Kipyegon running the mile in 4:06.42. These are not just numbers—they are records etched at the edge of human possibility. But what happens when we’ve gone as far as the human body can go? Is there a point where […]
Divorce no longer belongs exclusively to the young. In Kenya and around the world, couples in their 50s and 60s are calling it quits in increasing numbers—a phenomenon known as gray divorce. This shift in marital dynamics is triggering new social and economic questions, especially as Kenya’s population ages and family structures evolve. This article […]
In today’s hyper-digital world, customer support has quietly undergone a seismic shift. Once the domain of patient phone agents and in-person service desks, it is now ruled by bots, help centers, and automated menus. Companies like Safaricom, Facebook (Meta), and Twitter (X) are increasingly turning their backs on traditional human-based customer service—especially in emerging markets […]
Generation Alpha—Kenyan children born from 2010 onward—is the first to grow up fully immersed in smartphones, tablets, YouTube Kids, and TikTok. This digital immersion is reshaping parenting, attention spans, values, and social skills in profound ways. Here’s how digital media is shaping Kenya’s Gen Alpha, based on local insights and global research. 1. Digital Natives: […]
In films like Doctor Strange or Tenet, time bends, rewinds, splits, and even collapses on itself. But is any of that more than Hollywood spectacle? Can time actually be hacked—or at least manipulated—in the real world? To answer this, we must step into the minds of physicists like Albert Einstein, explore string theory, and venture […]
When people describe “dying and coming back,” the stories often follow a familiar script—seeing a bright light, floating above their body, entering a tunnel, or feeling overwhelming peace. Known as near-death experiences (NDEs), these episodes continue to fascinate scientists, spiritual leaders, and skeptics alike. Are they a glimpse into the afterlife? A desperate hallucination of […]
In Kenya, the emergence of deepfakes—AI-generated videos, images, and audio that mimic reality—has sparked growing concern over trust, privacy, and misinformation. As this technology becomes more accessible, Kenyans are left wondering: how can we know if what we see and hear is real? What are Deepfakes? Deepfakes rely on advanced Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to […]
