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The Chemistry of Renewable Energy: Solar Cells, Batteries, and Fuel Cells
According to the Cambridge dictionary, energy can be defined as “power to do work that produces light, heat, or motion, or the fuel or...
Monica Macaes
Oct 7, 20254 min read


Why are Domestic Helpers so Common in Hong Kong?
1 in 10 households in Hong Kong have a domestic helper. Altogether, helpers make up 5% of Hong Kong’s population. 400,000 scattered...
Alissa Mak
Oct 5, 20254 min read


AI and Creativity: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Artistic Expression
Creativity has always been human territory, whether it be brush strokes, melodies, poetry, or stories. It’s where we put our heart on...
Urvee Nikam
Oct 3, 20254 min read


The family tree of life
Tigers, cats, and dogs. Two are obviously more related than the other. But what about hamsters, rats and hedgehogs? How are mushrooms...
Faith Poh
Oct 1, 20257 min read


The Secret Power of Mangroves
We frequently picture expansive rainforests or colourful coral reefs when we think of robust ecosystems. However, mangrove forests, which...
Ffion Collins
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Emerging technologies: Nanotechnology and its Applications in Engineering
Nanotechnology is defined as a study of particles with a unit dimension of nm (m times 10⁻⁹). The applications of these small particles...
Monica Macaes
Sep 27, 20253 min read


The importance of electrolytes for athletes
In the world of sports and fitness, performance is not just about training and motivation, but also about nutrition, most importantly...
Advika Krishnan
Sep 25, 20253 min read


Why Blood Sugar Matters: Understanding Diabetes
In 2024, approximately 589 million adults had diabetes across the globe—that’s 1 in 9 adults (aged 20 to 79) across the world who are...
Danielle Tan
Sep 23, 20255 min read


Should Central Banks Go Cashless?
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are fast becoming one of the most discussed topics in the evolution of the global financial...
Daria Kozhukhareva
Sep 21, 20254 min read


Soil Degradation and Erosion
Defined as the “loss of land’s physical, chemical, biological, and ecological qualities due to either natural or human-caused...
Richelle Choi
Sep 19, 20253 min read


Beats, Brainwaves, and Better Grades? The Neuroscience Behind Binaural Beats
Lofi study girl. Coconut Mall on loop. There’s no shortage of music and sounds claiming to help you study better—but have you ever heard...
Yurino Hisamori
Sep 17, 20254 min read


Economics of Visual Arts: ‘Is Contemporary Art Real Art?’
Art is a word that derives from the Latin term “ars,” which means technical skill, and represents a form of expression of reality....
Monica Macaes
Sep 15, 20254 min read


Biocomputing: Ethically Grey, Energy Efficient Technology
As our digital world grows, so does the demand for faster and more powerful computers. But this growth comes with a cost. Data centres...
Advika Krishnan
Sep 13, 20253 min read


The Impact of Covid-19 on the Global Economy
The Covid-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus first identified in late 2019, rapidly evolved into not only a devastating global...
Adrianne Chan
Sep 11, 20252 min read


Why it’s So Hard to Just “Start Studying”, and How to Fix it
We all know the feeling. You sit down, your desk tidy, hair tied back, study material laid out in front of you. You feel so ready, the...
Alissa Mak
Sep 9, 20254 min read


Designing AI That Understands Absence, Not Just Presence
We often build AI systems to notice what is there, who clicked, what was said, or which item was purchased. But what about what isn't...
Urvee Nikam
Sep 7, 20252 min read


Songs of the Sea: How Whales Use Echolocation for Communication and Navigation
In the vast expanse of the ocean, deep where the rays of the sun fail to reach, the haunting songs of whales resonate through the water....
Natanya Poon
Sep 5, 20253 min read


Why People Don’t Always Act Rationally with Money
Cognitive biases that drive everyday financial decisions — from anchoring to loss aversion. “Nothing in life is as important as you think...
Daria Kozhukhareva
Sep 3, 20254 min read


What is Vibe Coding, Really?
If you’re tuned into the technology space, the term “vibe coding” might mean something to you. Whether it's poorly written AI code or...
Krishna Kandlapelli
Sep 1, 20255 min read


Sick and Can’t Taste? Blame Your Nose, Not Your Tongue
Other than the insufferable coughs and high fevers, there was one symptom almost everyone complained about during the peak of the...
Yurino Hisamori
Aug 30, 20253 min read
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