An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure Our body has its own defense force. It has its own chain of command. The immune system is what prevents you from getting sick, by fighting the disease-causing germs. The [...]
Social distancing in the time of crisis The coronavirus is terrorizing the town. We can defeat the enemy in the language that it listens. Covid-19, a coronavirus, is the cause of the present pandemic. It spreads by contact. So, the [...]
Call it shocking, unbelievable, disgusting, or shameful the fact remains the same. According to the National Science Foundation data, 65% of fourth-graders read below the grade level. Reading is a fundamental skill, needed to learn any other subject including Math.
Call it shocking, unbelievable, disgusting, or shameful the fact remains the same. According to the National Science Foundation data, 65% of fourth-graders read below the grade level. Reading is a fundamental skill, needed to learn any other subject including Math.
Call it shocking, unbelievable, disgusting, or shameful the fact remains the same. According to the National Science Foundation data, 65% of fourth-graders read below the grade level. Reading is a fundamental skill, needed to learn any other subject including Math.
Look at every appliance, any technology, and many vehicles sold new today, and you’ll hear all sorts of claims about how more efficient that new thing is compared to its older versions. With those claims of better efficiency, you sometimes hear that the new technology will “pay for itself over time.” What does that mean, and how do we calculate that?
Where physics meets biology: Pigment colors and structural colorsYou may be wondering what physics has to do with biology? Well, here I will provide you an example to show the connection between these two branches of science. I will use [...]
Tips for parents to detect learning disabilities in childrenMultiple studies have demonstrated that early intervention lessens the impact of learning disability. Therefore, it is important to detect learning disabilities early. Usually, pediatricians check for attainment of developmental landmarks in children. [...]
Biology of Life: Living under extreme conditionsWhile humans and other organisms are facing consequences of global warming, there is lot to learn from organisms living under extreme conditions on earth. By understanding the strategies these organisms use, we can find [...]
The Chemistry of oral hygieneAre you intrigued by what chemistry has to do with oral hygiene?There is a lesson to be learned from cultures where people rinse their mouth with water after a meal. We all heard about tooth cavities [...]
