A Logo for Sciences *
 
 
Many institutions have their identification symbols called logos. Nations and governments characterise their logos with some mottos, e. g. ‘satyameva jayathe’. Universities and academies showcase their publications and websites with logos. Science and scientists need a logo depicting the most fundamental branches of science showing their interrelationships. In Fig. 1, all fundamental branches of science, viz. atomic physics, mathematics, genetics and biology, psychology and cosmology are represented.
Atoms (of hydrogen) – Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the Universe and is formed by one positively charged proton and one negatively charged electron. This can be considered as the building block of cosmos. This represents physics and chemistry.
3 and 9 - Two numbers out of ten. This represent arithmetic and mathematics. These numbers can quantify different things from nil to anything thinkable, e.g. trillion raised to the power of trillion – (1012 )trillion.
Genes - These are building plans or intelligence in biochemical forms for all organisms from unicellular bacteria to worms and humans.
Figure describing a Logo of Sciences by M J Varkay
Ants - Ants moving clockwise and Anticlockwise at different places and times.They do not see each other and communicate by any means. But they are united since they fit into a scheme in a supervisor’s mind or model. Similarly humans –to be precise natives – living in different continents and time zones. They communicate with their groups only in different languages and are not in any contact. Still they fit into a scheme of global process, biologically and philosophically.
I - This symbolises intellect, intelligence and instincts in three different mental types, viz. intellectuals, ordinary persons and animals, including foresters. Intellect is neuronally structured in the brain by long-term learnings and practices. Intelligence is what is expressed out in meaningful communications. Instincts are a product of ‘mind-is-matter/body ‘ state of life and growth, viz. native animals.
Co - This symbolises the cosmos – all formed and/or organised matter (e.g. atoms, cells, stars) and energies of the Universe.
Ch - This symbolises chaos - all unformed, unorganised particles, plasma, energies and unknown things.
U - This symbolises the Universe, not known or conceived fully, but by cosmos and chaos together. The central part of the logo consisting of intellect, cosmos, chaos and the Universe can be considered as the seal of the Universe.
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M. J. Varkey
A1G2 Prabhu Residency
Porvorim 403501 India
Email : knowwell1098@yahoo.co.in

* Old version of an article published in Current Science vol. 109 (12), 25 December 2015.
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