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.
Why Do All Snowflakes Have Six Sides?
Merry Christmas! As we relax and unwind this holiday season, look out the window to observe the crystals that form on the pane. Do you realize that each snowflake has six sides, regardless of its [...]
The Faults in Our Wines
To all the wine lovers out there, have you ever wondered how many chemicals are involved in conjuring the unique taste of a wine? The chemical composition of soil in a certain vineyard, the environment [...]
The Songs Whales Sing Carry Big Mysteries
Beneath the surface of the oceans, there is silence. Rarely disturbed, it is often forgotten that sound travels through water four times faster than in air. Whales have taken advantage of this, using low amplitude [...]
Why is Methanol Toxic, But Not Ethanol?
Ethanol (alcohol) is a poison that is widely consumed all around the world. However, drinking methanol the same way leads to a different, irreversible kind of poisoning. We look at the chemistry and toxicity of ethanol [...]
Your Body is a Survival Machine, Your Genes are the Crew
Imagine your body as merely a vessel to an immortal crew. This crew is equipped with all the knowledge needed to navigate this survival machine through time and space, along with all the tools needed to [...]
The Evolution of Touch Screen Technology (and How it Works)
Nowadays, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t own a phone or a piece of technology that uses touch screen technology. From early resistive touch screens to the indium tin oxide coated glass [...]
