Blog of Morshed Alam

Revolutionizing Renewable Energy: Envisioning Solar-Powered Highways Across America

In a bold move toward sustainable energy, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua University, Chinese Academy of Geosciences, and Columbia University have proposed an ambitious plan to transform global highways into vast solar energy generators. This groundbreaking initiative aims to install approximately 52 billion solar panels over the

Microplastics in Food: The Invisible Threat We Eat Every Day

In today’s world, plastic pollution isn’t just an environmental crisis—it’s a personal health issue. Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size, have infiltrated every corner of our planet. Disturbingly, they’re also in the food we eat every day. Whether it's seafood, bottled water, fruits, vegetables, or even salt

Microplastics Found in the Human Brain: A Growing Concern

Scientists in Brazil have made a significant discovery, finding microplastics in the brain tissue. This latest finding adds to the growing body of research showing how pervasive these pollutants are in the human body. In a previous article, we talked about microplastics detected in semen. Read it if you haven't already.The

10 Revolutionary Technologies of 2024

The annual MIT Technology Review identifies and highlights the transformative technologies expected to make a significant impact in the coming year. These breakthroughs span various domains, from artificial intelligence to energy solutions, promising to reshape our daily lives and influence global infrastructure. In 2024, the MIT Technology Review has singled

Contribution of Indus Civilization to Science and Engineering

The Indus Valley Civilization, which emerged in South Asia during ancient times, stands as a remarkable marvel. Approximately 5,000 years ago, while Europeans inhabited caves in a world shrouded in darkness, an exceptionally organized civilization flourished in ancient India on the opposite side of the globe. This civilization not only

Will Online Exams Be Reduced Due to ChatGPT?

OpenAI's ChatGPT technology has revolutionized AI with its advanced language processing capabilities. However, its widespread availability brings both benefits and risks, including the potential for misuse. Educators and researchers must be aware of these risks. Students may misuse ChatGPT by relying on it to complete assignments without understanding the concepts,

Internet Explorer End of Life: Retirement & Internet Explorer Tombstone

Internet Explorer is a series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft, included in the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems. Starting in 1995, it was first released as part of the add-on package Plus! for Windows 95 that year.Later versions were available as free downloads, or in-service packs, and