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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 be due to thinking that they have comparatively little knowledge of climate change and its adverse effects on the human population. This article helps empower youths to discover and understand the ever-changing climate of environmental problems. […]
Industrial Liquid Mixing Process: What Is It And How Does It Work?
The industrial liquid mixing process has many applications. This process involves blending two or more liquids or solids together to form a uniform mixture. This is done to create a homogeneous solution. In this article, we explore the uses of industrial liquid mixing and the key components of the process. […]
Hereditary Vs. Congenital? How Genetic Disorders Differ
We often confuse hereditary, congenital and genetic disorders with each other, using these terms interchangeably to describe diseases. How can we correctly classify these disorders? We break down the differences between these medical jargon and how to tell them apart. […]
Science is All Greek to me! Understanding Scientific Jargon
Has that thought ever crossed your mind? That learning about science is equivalent to understanding Greek? Well, you are absolutely right, because many words used in science have either Greek or Latin origins. This can make science a daunting subject, especially for those of us who aren’t linguists. Luckily, there are some tricks we can use to understand scientific jargon better. […]
Soaking Up the Sun—The Chemistry Behind Sunscreen
It’s that time of the year again when longer days and warm sunshine beckon us outdoors. Promising progress of COVID-19 vaccine rollouts has led to the palpable hope that this summer will not be like the last, spent physically isolated indoors or in our backyards. But if you’re heading outside to enjoy the sun in the coming months, don’t forget some sunscreen to protect yourself from a different—but no less harmful—health risk: exposure to UV radiation. […]
