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.
91? 95? E20?? A Guide to Petrol Ratings
You drive into a gas (petrol) station and fill your car’s tank with 91-rated fuel—unleaded, of course. There’s no way you’re touching that E10 or E20, they’re dodgy and will mess with your engine! Do [...]
The Chemistry of Coffee and Caffeine
Coffee and chemistry go hand-in-hand! We can discuss many aspects of coffee chemistry, from the roasting process to extraction and the burning question we ask ourselves as we pour ourselves yet another cup: ‘how much [...]
What Happened To Our Penis Bone?
Technically speaking, a human penis can’t actually be ‘broken’. That’s because we don’t have a penis bone; our male reproductive organ is instead made of soft, spongy tissue. But it turns out that our close [...]
Chemistry is a Piece of Cake—The Science of Baking
When you think about it, baking involves a ton of precision: measurements, timing as well as a certain poise that all come together to yield a delectable product. All this seems remarkably similar to a [...]
Methane: From Cows to Greenhouse Gas
A cow farts and the earth warms; atmospheric and environmental chemistry is becoming ever more relevant in this day and age. Since the Montreal Protocol in 1989 began to phase out the use of CFCs, [...]
Life and Light in the Deepest Depths
If asked to imagine a place on Earth untouched by humans, your first thoughts might be to mythical utopias such as Shangri-La and the Garden of Eden. But such a place does exist, almost as [...]
