Everyday Science
Everyday Science articles explain the science behind natural phenomena, giving us an appreciation of all the beauty on this pale blue dot that we call home.
Empowering Youths in the Fight Against Climate Change
Youth are the stewards of our world; people aged 15–24 comprise 16% of the world’s population. Young people, however, sometimes feel like they are unable to take action toward achieving a sustainable world. This might [...]
Are Your Experiments Failing? You Might Be on Track to Win a Nobel Prize
As a young scientist, I know what struggling in science feels like. The path can sometimes be lonely, demanding, or simply hard. In those moments, I find hearing about others’ paths in science helpful. The [...]
The Cool(ing) Chemistry of Computer Thermal Paste
If you’ve ever built your own PC, you would have squeezed a tube of dodgy-looking dull-colored paste to cover the CPU before placing the heat sink on top. What role does thermal paste serve, and [...]
Energy Under the Sea? Seaweed as a Third-Generation Biofuel
As the search for alternative energy sources grows more urgent, we could soon turn to the sea—seaweed, specifically—to address these needs. Seaweed grows remarkably quickly and has the potential to be a sustainable source of [...]
Clean Gas: The Chemistry of Detergents in Gasoline
Did you know that detergents are often added to gasoline? While they might not be identical to the ones used in laundry and dishwashing solutions, gasoline detergents help our car engines stay clean and free [...]
The Asian Koel: All You Need to Know About THAT Noisy Bird
Woo-OOo! If you’ve lived in Asia, chances are you’ve been rudely awakened by the incessant cooing of this noisy bird. Both males and females have distinct calls (you’ve probably been annoyed by both); they look [...]
