Explained

Explained

Reader Submission / How exercise boosts memory and brain function

Exercise reduces stress hormones and boosts the release of “feel-good” chemicals.

2w ago

Elections: Explained

Elections may sound distant or abstract, but they shape nearly every aspect in our lives, from education policies and job markets to climate action and civil rights.

1m ago

Green colonialism: Explained

Green colonialism masks exploitation as climate action.

2m ago

The curious case of the vanishing bees: Explained

The vanishing of bees isn't a distant environmental tale, it's a local, urgent reality.

3m ago

How are black holes detected

How scientists detect invisible black holes.

4m ago

Tariffs and trade wars: Explained

Tariffs may target nations, but the public often bears the burden.

5m ago

The relationship between consumerism and the climate crisis: Explained

Unchecked consumerism threatens planetary stability, urging a shift toward sustainability.

8m ago

The pitfalls of AI: Explained

It's astonishing to see how AI has revolutionised industries, streamlined operations, and even attempted to emulate human creativity. But alongside these advancements, an unexpected challenge has surfaced – AI hallucinations, a phenomenon as intriguing as it is complex.

8m ago

The menstrual cycle: Explained

How does the menstrual cycle work? Does the menstrual cycle impact how you feel? Does everyone have the same experience of menstruation? The menstrual cycle broken down.

10m ago

Gen-Z lingo: Explained

As you begin to lose yourself in the stream of internet lobotomisation, you will realise that you can’t send a single text anymore without at least three accompanying emojis that make no sense contextually, and you’ll wonder what you've become.

1y ago

Horoscopes: Explained

A long history and cultural heritage give astrology a sense of legitimacy and tradition that can make it seem real to many people.

1y ago

Panda diplomacy explained

How some of the laziest animals in the world became so important in international relations.

1y ago

El Niño and La Niña

In light of this particularly hot summer, let's take some time to understand an important weather system that affects global temperatures, food security, and economies

1y ago

How the Islamic calendar works

Why is Ramadan sometimes 29 days long and sometimes 30 days long?

1y ago

The significance of Bangladesh's Independence Day and Victory Day

The significance of each day in the birth of our nation.

1y ago

Explained: Bangladesh’s Economy

One of the critical aspects of understanding how an economy works is understanding how money flows.

1y ago

Explained: The branches of Bangladesh's government

How does Bangladesh’s government work? Who is the head of the government? What is the upcoming election about?

1y ago

The SATs: Explained

What is the SAT? What does it evaluate?

2y ago