The Wood Wide Web: Nature’s Hidden Network of Sharing, Survival, and Strategy
The Wood Wide Web: Nature’s Hidden Network of Sharing, Survival, and Strategy Beneath our feet lies a living network as complex and efficient as the internet—only it’s made not of wires, but of fungi. This vast underground web, known as the mycorrhizal network, connects trees and plants through microscopic fungal threads, enabling them to exchange […]
Delving into Basic and Applied Sciences Understanding the Difference Between Basic and Applied Science
Science is all around us! From the smartphones we use to the medicines that keep us healthy, science plays a big role in our lives. But did you know that science is divided into two main types? These are basic science and applied science. Let’s explore what they mean and how they are connected. […]
EVERYDAY SCIENCE – Knowing and understanding the science around us
Understanding science isn’t just about passing exams; it’s about seeing how fundamental concepts shape the world. In physics, mathematics, biology, and chemistry, the basics fuel innovations that impact health, technology, and sustainability. Here’s a look at how these “basics” make a big difference in our world. Physics: Electromagnetism and Mechanics • Application: Transportation and Energy […]
Wonders of the immune system!
BY PRAVEENA R.G. CHANDRASEGARAN How does the Immune system remember diseases? Did you know that your immune system has a memory? Once it encounters and fights off an infection, it doesn’t forget! If the same disease tries to infect you again, your body can spring into action much faster and more effectively. This memory is […]
SPM school leavers must embrace STEM, TVET courses
I have recently come across a concerning trend that I feel must be addressed. SPM school leavers might have been dissuaded from pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) courses due to misconceptions about career prospects and income potential. I am sharing my perspective on this issue […]
A ‘sound byte’ on bioacoustics
BIOACOUSTICS delves into how living organisms create, transmit, receive, and process sounds. It’s like decoding a universal language that animals use to communicate and navigate their world. Picture a journey unraveling the stories told through the sounds of diverse life forms, revealing the fascinating tapestry of the natural symphony. Researchers utilize bioacoustics to understand the […]
How much does a cloud weigh?
Researchers have calculated that an average cumulus cloud is about 500,000 kg. As we know, clouds are made up of water particles and air which both have mass. To determine the weight of a cumulus cloud, researchers need to determine the size and density of the cloud. They have found that the water density of […]
What is Triple Point?
In thermodynamics, the triple point of a substance is when the three phases known as solid, liquid, and gas co-exist in equilibrium at a certain point of temperature and pressure. The term “triple point” was given by James Thomson in 1873. There are many substances that have these conditions such as water, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, oxygen, […]
How important are coral reefs?
Coral reefs, also known as “the rainforests of the sea”, are well known for their beauty and vibrant colours, but apart from that, they are extremely important, both ecologically and economically. Unlike other marine ecosystems, coral reefs support more species per unit area, including about 4,000 species of fish, 800 species of hard corals, and hundreds […]
What are Supergiant Stars?
If our Sun is an average-sized star, there are some true monsters out there. They are supergiant stars, and they come in two colours: red and blue. Supergiant stars are among the most massive and luminous stars in the universe. Supergiant stars are formed out of massive main-sequence stars that have run out of hydrogen in their […]