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The Future of the Mining Industry: Biomining
Beneath the Earth lies valuable mineral resources that have fueled human progress for centuries. From the gold that adorns our jewelry to...
Priscilla Leung
3 days ago4 min read


Intervertebral Disk Disease - Why It Is Common in Short-Legged Dogs
Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) is a common spine condition in dogs where the intervertebral discs located between each vertebra...
Yat Lam Ng
Apr 82 min read


The Hot Truth: Why Spicy Foods Send You Running to the Bathroom
We chase the thrill of spice—hot wings from KFC, extra-spicy Buldak noodles, Indian curry… each bite is a test of endurance, a badge of...
Yurino Hisamori
Apr 64 min read


Cloning of Dolly the Sheep: The Breakthrough of Modern Genetics
In 1996, Dolly the Sheep became the world’s first cloned mammal. But how did scientists achieve success in this mind-blowing experiment,...
Vatsala Jain
Apr 43 min read


On Deer Vision (Part 1): Why Do They Get “Caught in the Headlights”?
Have you ever heard of the saying, “like a deer caught in the headlights”? This idiom didn’t come from nowhere: deer “freezing” in...
Hui Yi Li
Mar 313 min read


Aerobic Cellular Respiration: How Your Body Makes Energy
‘The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell ’. This eternal statement has and will continue to haunt countless generations of...
Danielle Tan
Mar 298 min read


Undernutrition
Undernutrition is the insufficient intake of energy and nutrients for the human body to function properly. It is a physical condition...
Snigdha Suresh
Mar 272 min read


How Vaccines Work
What is a Vaccine? According to the World Health Organisation, a vaccine or a vaccination is a “simple, safe, and effective way of...
Odessa Chan
Mar 173 min read


Effects of Breath Holding Training on the Body
Whether training for a sport, practicing relaxation techniques or coming across unpleasant odors, everyone has held their breath for at...
Chelsea Ibekaku
Mar 113 min read


The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Second Brain Shapes Mental Health
Did you know that your gut has the power to influence your mood, anxiety levels, and even your risk of depression? Scientists are...
Yurino Hisamori
Mar 33 min read


When Proteins Go Rogue: The Hidden Link Between Prions and Alzheimer’s
Consider a small protein molecule in your brain that has the ability to change shape and, as a result, can trigger a chain reaction that...
Cheyenne Gracias
Feb 233 min read


The Basis of Genetic Engineering: Gene Transfer
There was a short time after the discovery of the structure of DNA by Watson and Crick in 1953 where people were excited at its potential...
Faith Poh
Feb 214 min read


The Role of Biochemistry in our Immune System
Biochemistry is the study of how cells work at the molecular level. It is the interplay of biology and chemistry, using it to study the...
Snigdha Suresh
Feb 152 min read


Are Viruses Alive?
Virus in Latin means ‘poison’. This name was coined, as viruses were responsible for spreading a number of diseases. Viruses, infectious...
Snigdha Suresh
Feb 91 min read


Influence of Alcohol, Smoking and Drug Abuse by Parents on the Embryonic Development of a Child
To cope up with stress, some adults tend to smoke, drink or use drugs. Over a period of time, this becomes an addiction. This is not only...
Snigdha Suresh
Feb 52 min read


Biological Explanations for Daydreaming
What is a daydream? Daydreaming is a universal experience that many people encounter throughout their daily lives. It is often perceived...
Odessa Chan
Jan 303 min read


The Evolution of the Eye
Sight is one of the most vital of our senses, linking one to the world around us. For years, life on Earth thrived in darkness, relying...
Chelsea Ibekaku
Jan 263 min read


Bioremediation: the role of microbes in fighting against pollution
Pollution’s impact on the natural ecosystems is bad news for everyone and although there are many ways to deal with this issue, nature...
Vatsala Jain
Jan 224 min read


Understanding OCD: Brain Differences
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterised by uncontrollable and recurrent unwanted thoughts...
Valerie Wan
Jan 193 min read


ATP: Making Energy Inside the Mitochondria
Remember the burst of energy you get after a run or a workout or even the steady stamina you carry throughout the day, well you can thank...
Cheyenne Gracias
Dec 24, 20243 min read
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