Lights off! Candles on! Let us recall the day when Earth Hour was celebrated… Did you switch off all the lights? Even so, do you practice this habit constantly when we leave the room after its usage? If so, you …
Is the concept of Equilibrium under physics or chemistry? Ever dreamt to become a skydiver, just because of the adrenaline you get when you jump from hundreds of meters off a mountain? Well, same! (P.S. Physics students, feel free to …
When the food coma hits in… The human body is an amazing phenomenon. For every one of us, it is the most intimate and favourite object we know of. However, not everyone is aware of its capability, and the anatomy …
Who is Lajos Winkler? Winkler is a Hungarian analytical chemist who developed a highly accurate method to measure the amount of dissolved oxygen in water. Oxygen makes up around 78% of the air, and this easily dissolves in rivers, lakes, …
I ‘zinc’ therefore I am; The Mega Brainy Isn’t it amazing how our brain is able to process several details? Like having to tackle several subjects in school at the same time, but still manage to excel in all the …
The mystery behind: The Hefty Titanic Ship It took 3 years for the titanic ship to be built, just for it to sink within 3 hours of its journey! Even though the ship sank many decades ago, its dramatic end …
Have you seen a rainbow in the sky after a heavy rain and just stared at it in awe while wondering how the rainbow was formed? Rainbows are formed when white light passes through a prism such as water vapor …
Growing up in an Asian family, tea is one beverage that most traditional families drink on a regular basis. Besides carrying its traditional value, drinking tea can give you the caffeine fix you needed to get through the day. Being …
The Science behind Vaccines – how Chemistry plays a vital role The SARS-Cov-2 has caused catastrophic damage just within the last twelve months. The world has reacted proactively, striving to end this pandemic as soon as possible. The pandemic has …
Virus Pandemic – Looking Back on 2020 A year on, our lives continue to revolve around the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has formed several mutations and continues to evolve and transmit across the world. While the virus does not result …