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Seven years ago, we set out with a simple yet powerful belief: science belongs to everyone. Today, as Scientia Pakistan turns seven, we celebrate a journey fueled by curiosity, resilience, and an unwavering passion for science communication. 1/1

Remembering our Unsung Sheros on this Labour Day! "Her skin marked with visible blisters and feet reddened in her fraying chappals, she had to take the packed public buses and stand amidst the sweating crowd every day to reach her employer’s house." scientiamag.org/this-workers-d…

08 May 2026: Next week marks the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough. In a short clip, he warns that climate change is the greatest threat modern humanity has ever faced. 🌍

Scientia's #WomeninSTEMDay Exclusive! This episode of the "Pakistani Women in STEM" podcast features Dr. Athar Osama, a leader in science policy, innovation, and STEM education. Watch at: youtube.com/watch?v=btYufJ…

Breaking: China has named the two Pakistani astronauts selected to train for a mission to its space station this year, Xinhua said on Wednesday. Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud will soon arrive in China for their training, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

This Earth Day, let's embrace our profound responsibility to actively heal & nurture the intricate web of life that sustains us. Our collective actions are seeds of a resilient future; let's sow them with intention & cultivate a world where humanity and nature thrive in harmony.

About Artemis 2, watch out! youtube.com/watch?v=3yrL4x…

April 18th 1955 marks the death anniversary of Albert Einstein. He faced problems in learning, was especially slow in learning how to speak. Even at the age of nine, he was unable to speak fluently. Many of his teachers thought Albert was mentally weak. scientiamag.org/albert-einstei…

Systems Engineer Yasir Tufail, who has been associated with the JWST mission, witnessed the historic launch and shares his thoughts on Artemis II. He also offers Scientia some fascinating insights into the Artemis II mission in this latest conversation. youtube.com/watch?v=3yrL4x…

One of the most tragic aspects of Tesla's life was his loneliness. He died alone in his hotel room at the New Yorker Hotel on January 7, 1943. The inventor never married and had previously claimed that his chastity was very helpful to his scientific abilities.

Artemis II mission passing through the Moon; Enjoy the view!

Spotlight on "Tazeen Rehman" ✨ From her science writing internship to discovering expert sessions and insights, Tazeen also reflects on how she would love to recommend the next cohort to her friends! Scientia is delighted to welcome her and wishes her continued success ahead!

More than 50 years have passed since America’s Apollo missions made history by landing humans on the Moon for the very first time in July 1969. NASA just took another giant leap and launched the “Artemis II” mission. scientiamag.org/historic-day-n…

For the first time in over 50 years, HUMANITY IS GOING BACK TO THE MOON! At 22:35 UTC, a Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft lifted off from Kennedy Space Centre. Four astronauts are on board for a mission that will travel around the Moon and return to Earth.

Spotlight: Anumta Rashid reflects on her science writing internship and her passion for writing—an interesting journey of her academic and personal development as a future science writer. Scientia proudly welcomes her and wishes her all the best moving forward!

Here’s an amazing testimonial from our Cohort Five participant, Muntaha Uzair. She shares her writing journey with us and her lifelong passion for writing—truly inspiring and worth nurturing. Scientia wishes her all the best and welcomes her to its community for the future!

📢 Call for Writers — Scientia’s Next Edition! Are you passionate about uncovering the past and exploring its connection to the present? Scientia Pakistan invites aspiring and experienced writers to contribute! Send pitches and read the guidelines: scientiamag.org/scientias-guid…

Today is International Water Day, 22 March 2026. Here's a good read interview on the Agri-water relationship in Pakistan. scientiamag.org/dr-pervaiz-ami… Environmental issues like climate change, pollution, fog, and particularly pesticides directly affect agriculture.

On March 22, 2026, World Water Day focuses on "Water and Gender," emphasising that "Where water flows, equality grows". A wonderful illustration by @Malicartoonist, showcasing the brutal reality of data centres and water insecurity in South Asia.

In this episode, Abeer Asif sits down with Najwa Jawahar, a structural engineer and design manager. In this podcast, they talk about her upbringing, insights from her career, what structural engineering looks like, and finding her voice. Watch NOW: youtu.be/DVp6knDhpSI

Each case triggered inquiry committees and public debate. Each case also raised the same hard question. Why do so many students break down in silence before anyone steps in? scientiamag.org/growing-suicid…