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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


Recent Medicinal Developments
To this day, scientists are still trying to unravel the mysteries of medicine. We see this daily when articles of the latest research or...
Siena Kontopirakis
Feb 153 min read


Nature’s Most Beautiful Physics Trick: Iridescence
From radiant peacock feathers and shiny beetle shells to bubbles and dirty puddles in the road, iridescence is a mind-blowing phenomenon...
Prosper Madora
Feb 133 min read


How do Droughts Impact Food Security?
Droughts are one of the worst famines to exist. It is a period where the conditions of a region are drier than usual and usually occurs...
Snigdha Suresh
Feb 132 min read


Racial Profiling in Court Cases
Racial profiling involves targeting an individual based on stereotypes about race, color, ethnicity, etc., or a combination of these...
Anessa Lau
Feb 113 min read


The Mathematics Behind Google’s PageRank System
Have you ever typed a query into Google and marveled at how quickly it gives you the most relevant results? At the heart of this magic is...
Mikael Khan
Feb 113 min read


Engineering The Impossible: Mega-Projects Around the World
With an expanding global population and mounting problems like natural disasters, it has become necessary to challenge our existing...
Prosper Madora
Feb 93 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


The Tragedy of the Commons
The Tragedy of the Commons was initially an economic phenomenon, referring to the overconsumption and overproduction of goods that use...
Richelle Choi
Feb 72 min read

How the Rise of Social Media Has Impacted Human Relationships
The rise of social media platforms have made them ubiquitous to our daily lives, revolutionising the way we communicate with each other....
Kary Zhu
Feb 73 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


The Powerhouse of Particle Physics: Why CERN Matters
Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire (CERN) is the central European research institute for nuclear energy. CERN is particularly...
Aakarsh Vir Balaji
Feb 52 min read


A Glimpse Into Game Theory: Cournot Model
In the last Game Theory article, we explored an important concept in economics, the Bertrand Model, through the lens of mathematics. This...
Juliana Luan
Feb 32 min read


More about the Ozone Layer
Ozone layer is a protective layer present in the stratosphere. It is responsible for protecting the Earth’s surface from harmful...
Snigdha Suresh
Feb 31 min read

Western vs. Eastern Medicine
The medical world has a vast and diverse scope that has evolved over time with new approaches and innovations coming into play. Two of...
Chelsea Ibekaku
Feb 14 min read


Can Machines Be Creative?
The fusion of AI and creativity represents one of the most intriguing intersections in modern technology. Creativity, which was once...
Urvee Nikam
Feb 14 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


PCOS: Managing Hormonal Imbalances
A common condition affecting women of reproductive age is polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS.A person with healthy ovaries might...
Priyanka Chembra
Jan 304 min read


Love: The Adolescent Brain’s Response to Romantic Experiences
“Love is a biological necessity… from a neuroscientific viewpoint, we can really say that love blossoms in the brain.” - neuroscientist...
Valerie Wan
Jan 264 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
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