Carbon is a Building Block of Life
Carbon is one of the most abundant elements in the universe. Most of the carbon in Earth comes from the conversion of methane, a hydrocarbon gas produced by animals and decomposing organic matter, into carbon dioxide (CO2), which plants use as a…
595Hydrogen is a Life Building Block
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. It’s so common that you can find it everywhere from the sun to drinking water, and even in your own body. Humans use hydrogen daily as well, even though we don’t think about it. However,…
657Nitrogen is Essential to Life on Earth
Nitrogen is a critical element in life on Earth. It’s essential for plants and animals, and it’s even found in our DNA. Without nitrogen, there would be no plants or animals just dirt, rocks, and maybe some bacteria. Nitrogen is necessary…
697The Importance of the Element Oxygen
Oxygen is a gas that we usually take for granted, but it's a life-sustaining element that can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Without it, human beings and most other living organisms would not be able to survive for long. The human body…
581An Insight into Photons?
Photons are the elementary particles of light. They are a type of particle called a quantum, which is the smallest identifiable unit of matter. Photons have no mass, but they do have energy and momentum. They are unique from other subatomic…
563Electrons are Sub Atomic Particles
Electrons are subatomic particles with a negative charge. They are found in atoms, which means electrons can’t exist on their own. Instead, they must pair up as a double-negative particle to be stable and not react with other atoms. An…
696What is the Study of Neuroscience?
Neuroscience is a fascinating field of study that looks at how the human brain processes information and solves problems. It digs deep into how the brain processes language, how memory works, and even how thoughts are produced in the first…
875The Study of Anthropology in Science
As the word suggests, cultural anthropology is the study of human cultures. It involves the analysis of social groups to understand the different beliefs, values, and practices that characterize those communities. Anthropologists have…
1281Einstein’s Equation, E = mc^2 1905
Albert Einstein’s famous equation may be one of the most famous formulas of all time, but its importance is often misunderstood. It’s not just a cool mathematical trick, but also a critical insight into how the universe works. Dedicated to…
1109The Phenomenon of Electromagnetism 1807 - 1873
Electromagnetism is the phenomenon where electric current and magnetic fields are linked. Electric currents, for example, induce magnetic fields. The strength of the magnetic field is proportional to the electric field strength. In other words,…
1011The Second Law of Thermodynamics
The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of a system always increases or stays the same, it doesn’t decrease. Entropy is a measure of disorder in a system, and what this means is that everything we can see and touch around us…
1083The Invention of the Silicon chip
A silicon chip is a semiconductor device that can be used to store information, process data, and monitor performance. These chips are used in almost every electrical device and system in modern homes, workplaces, and factories. The use of…
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Louis Pasteur, a Pioneer in Microbiology
Rosalind Franklin and Her Contribution to DNA Research
Charles Darwin and His Famous Work
Alexander Fleming and the Discovery of Penicillin
Francis Crick, an Inspirational Scientist