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Biology
How well do you know about the invisible forces that somehow sustain every breath on the planet? How well do you know you? Step into the enchanting realm of biology, where we delve deep into the fascinating web of life and discover the world around us. From HeLa cells to Astrobiology, explore life on and beyond Earth like never before. Many have tried to complete this puzzle of life, to answer enigmas as old as the Earth itself. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of genetics, evolution, ecology, and more!
The Harm of Constant Stress Hormones
It's the night before a big exam and you can’t sleep. It's 2am, and you begin to worry about your inability to sleep which in fact keeps you more awake. Ever notice that? The night before an exam or the first few hours prior, your body feels like it's going to sink below the ground. Sweaty palms, elevated heart beat, or the need to use the bathroom more frequently are all signs of this. These are not classified as “just nerves” but they are legitimate stress responses. Your b
Anoushka Anand
Mar 194 min read
Bioinspiration in Technology: Learning from Shark Skin for Drag Reduction and Antimicrobial Surfaces
Bioinspiration, also known as biomimicry, is the practice of drawing ideas from nature’s designs to create innovative technologies. Over millions of years, nature has been vital in solving many challenges through evolution and scientists often studied these solutions to develop more effective, innovative, sustainable and efficient human-made products, which help the survival of humanity and other species. One of the most remarkable examples is shark skin, a solution which has
Guru Nakkala
Mar 154 min read
Why does our face turn pink in the cold?
Winter season can be one of the best – or worst, depending on your tolerance to the cold – time of the year. Regardless of your weather preferences, many of us are familiar with rosy cheeks and pink-tipped noses that come with the low temperatures. Why do our fingers turn so pale, while our face explodes with red? Stick around, and you’ll learn the science behind the ever-changing colouring of our skin. The importance of homeostasis The average body temperature of humans is
Danielle Tan
Mar 113 min read
The Science Behind Brain Freezes
There’s nothing more refreshing than an icy cold drink on a hot day. What is not so refreshing is the brain freeze that follows. Ironically, your brain does not drop several degrees in temperature when you experience a brain freeze. What actually happens during a “brain freeze”? Why do they hurt our heads, despite our cold food being in our mouths? And most importantly, how do we get rid of these ice cream headaches to resume eating our delicious summer treats? Brain freezes
Danielle Tan
Dec 30, 20254 min read
When the Body Fights Itself (by accident)
The immune system is supposed to be the body's defense mechanism, but for some individuals, it's their biggest vulnerability. It’s an attacking mechanism that unfortunately we fail to put up a battle against. This mechanism takes its status as an autoimmune disease. The Science Behind Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune diseases arise from the malfunction of the immune system. Instead of attacking foreign invaders like pathogens, the immune system (white blood cells like B-cells a
Anoushka Anand
Dec 26, 20254 min read
Wild Potato + Tomato = Edible Potato?
French fries, tater tots, crispy chips… We humans derive a lot of value from the underground tuber of Solanum tuberosum . Yet, some of its closest relatives don’t have tubers for us to eat. So, how did the potato come about? Turns out, we owe this starchy goodness to tomatoes. Potatoes are the underground tubers of the potato plant ( Solanum tuberosum ). The tubers are modified stems that store food for the plant, and is used to grow another potato plant asexually. Yet some o
Faith Poh
Dec 22, 20259 min read
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