The Australian Blue Bee Leave a Comment / Environment / By Saarani Vengadesen Bees are an overlooked creation of nature, but they matter if we were to ensure food security. Most crops we…
Fireworks: Missiles in Disguise Leave a Comment / Chemistry / By Saarani Vengadesen The minute you see and hear them, you know it is the start of a joyous celebration. Be it a…
The Chemistry Behind Perfume Leave a Comment / Chemistry / By Saarani Vengadesen “A good fragrance is a powerful cocktail of memories and emotions”, quoted Jeffrey Stepakoff, a famous American television writer. An…
Why Do We Burp While Drinking Carbonated Drinks? Leave a Comment / Medical & Healthcare / By Saarani Vengadesen A burp can be loud or quiet, socially acceptable or gross. But how does it happen? Have you ever noticed…
Is Baking a Culinary Art or Chemistry? 1 Comment / Chemistry, Water & Food / By Saarani Vengadesen Is baking a cake an art, a science, or both? The beautiful icing, sugar glaze, towering layers, fruit arrangements on…
Recycled Coffee Grounds as Plant Fertiliser Leave a Comment / Agriculture & Forestry, Sustainable Development / By Saarani Vengadesen Most people would likely sip coffee in the morning because coffee is a popular beverage worldwide. Do you know that…
The Dragon Man: A New Species? Leave a Comment / STEM Education / By Saarani Vengadesen A fossil skull dug up along a river in Harbin, China, raised multiple questions related to the human lineage as…
Food Miles: To Eat Locally, To Eat Locally Not Leave a Comment / Agriculture & Forestry, Environment / By Saarani Vengadesen It’s Friday. You sign off from a long work week and make a quick grocery trip before returning. Nothing seems…