In Blog Precision in the desert: How ancient Egypt mastered engineering millennia before Detroit and Silicon Valley February 22, 2026 9 Mins Read [This is a three-part series on Egypt. The first, speaks to its history and people.… Read More
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Ekalavya’s right thumb and the importance of opposable thumbs By Prasad April 17, 2023 This weekend, I accidentally cut my left thumb. As I fumbled around, two trains of…
Using an electric toothbrush will increase your lifespan! By Prasad January 12, 2023 My mother was pretty unusual for her generation—she ensured that the entire family visited the…