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The Hot Truth: Why Spicy Foods Send You Running to the Bathroom
We chase the thrill of spice—hot wings from KFC, extra-spicy Buldak noodles, Indian curry… each bite is a test of endurance, a badge of...
Yurino Hisamori
Apr 6, 20254 min read


Ways to reduce drag in sports to enhance performance
Drag force is the force acting to oppose the motion of a body or object moving through a fluid medium (air or water). Three types of drag...
Odellia Chan
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Cloning of Dolly the Sheep: The Breakthrough of Modern Genetics
In 1996, Dolly the Sheep became the world’s first cloned mammal. But how did scientists achieve success in this mind-blowing experiment,...
Vatsala Jain
Apr 4, 20253 min read


The Impact of Religion on Society
Religion has played a major role in shaping the laws and morals of human societies throughout history. It has affected concepts of...
Lauren Kim
Apr 2, 20253 min read


SI UNITS!
I still remember how my physics teacher kept saying “be mindful of your units!” to the entire class. It was a classic, and our class...
Skyler Siu
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Can F1 Cars Go Fully Electric? The Engineering Challenges of an EV Formula 1
Formula 1 has long served as a testing ground for advanced automobile technology, pushing the envelope in terms of efficiency, speed, and...
Ffion Collins
Mar 31, 20252 min read


On Deer Vision (Part 1): Why Do They Get “Caught in the Headlights”?
Have you ever heard of the saying, “like a deer caught in the headlights”? This idiom didn’t come from nowhere: deer “freezing” in...
Hui Yi Li
Mar 31, 20253 min read


Retail Architecture: Designing Spaces that Enhance Sales
Architecture is crucial in creating an atmosphere that embodies a brand's personality in the retail sector. The building locating the...
Ffion Collins
Mar 29, 20252 min read


Aerobic Cellular Respiration: How Your Body Makes Energy
‘The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell ’. This eternal statement has and will continue to haunt countless generations of...
Danielle Tan
Mar 29, 20258 min read


Vegan vs. Carnivore Diet
The diversity in dietary choices amongst individuals is a significant aspect of nutrition. Though two of these- the vegan and carnivorous...
Chelsea Ibekaku
Mar 27, 20254 min read


Undernutrition
Undernutrition is the insufficient intake of energy and nutrients for the human body to function properly. It is a physical condition...
Snigdha Suresh
Mar 27, 20252 min read


The Psychology of Humor
Humor is a universal human experience, intricately woven into the fabric of our daily lives. It serves as a mirror reflecting our...
Urvee Nikam
Mar 25, 20254 min read


HKU5-CoV-2: I've played these games before?
Recently, a familiar guest has resurfaced amongst news channels: Another coronavirus has been discovered, scarily again at the Wuhan...
Aloysius Lim
Mar 25, 20253 min read


Robotics in Surgery
For most people, surgery can be an intimidating experience filled with uncertainty and risks. However, with the implementation of...
Sarina Zakir
Mar 23, 20253 min read


Silent Synchrony: How Our Brains Tune In to Each Other
We often hear the saying, “True friends can communicate without words.” It may sound like a cliché, but neuroscience suggests there’s...
Yurino Hisamori
Mar 23, 20253 min read


Intro to Quantum Mechanics: Beginning History and Applications
In previous articles, we have learnt about various concepts related to quantum mechanics, such as wave-particle duality (where light has...
Lydia Tan
Mar 21, 20254 min read


The Role of Supernovae in the Universe
Throughout history, ancient civilizations have gazed at the night sky in awe of sudden bursts of light- supernovae- unaware that they...
Kaushiki Mittal
Mar 21, 20253 min read


How AI Can Help (and Harm!) Healthcare
AI is a major topic of debate worldwide. It is supposed to be a tool for the betterment of humanity, but it has raised some moral and...
Natalia Larkin
Mar 17, 20253 min read


How Vaccines Work
What is a Vaccine? According to the World Health Organisation, a vaccine or a vaccination is a “simple, safe, and effective way of...
Odessa Chan
Mar 17, 20253 min read


Types of Economy
In this world, countries, regions and even continents are able to function as economies, serving the role to transform resources into...
Jeremy Zang
Mar 15, 20252 min read
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