Biology
The Microbiome
Take a brief dive into the microbial populations within our bodies several orders of magnitude larger than that of humans on Earth, and the critical functions these microbes play in our health
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Physics
No Pump? No Problem: The Wilson Airless Basketball
No pump? No problem. Wilson’s Airless Gen1 Basketball ditches traditional basketball design for an airless lattice that somehow still bounces. No punctures, no pressure loss, just a $2,500 price tag and a weirdly quiet bounce. Will it replace traditional basketballs? Read more to find out.
Biology
The Brain: Memories and Emotions
Have you ever wondered how your brain really functions—your thoughts, your memories and how we, humble humans, can achieve the feats we do? Well, wonder no longer, as this article will unveil how memories and emotions are created through phenomena such as active potentials and more
Chemistry
Hydrogen Cars
Hydrogen powered cars present a sustainable transport alternative to electric cars. However, there are many questions to be answered: are they more environmentally friendly? Are they economically viable?
Muscle Growth: A brief guide
Introduction: The human anatomy is composed of a complex system of bones, nerves, organs, and muscles that allow us to function without much thought as to the mechanisms behind these different components of our body. Anatomy (the composition of the human body and the functions its components have) is a
Mathematics
How Useless Numbers Keep Your Data Safe
Imagine being told that the same useless numbers which you consistently label as redundant in the real world are in fact key to keeping your data safe from prying eyes. Every time someone sends a message, numbers keep your information safe and hidden so only the receiver can see it.
Mathematics
The Rubik's Cube
The Rubik’s Cube is far more than a colourful toy—it is a mathematical marvel that embodies the beauty of symmetry, structure, and problem-solving.
Physics
Molten Salt Thorium Reactors - The Future of Fission?
Radioactive waste, production of nuclear weapons, the rarity of nuclear fuel. Thorium reactors promise to solve all these problems, and yet why have we not heard of them and how do they work?
Engineering
Rubber Band Fridges
Imagine cooling your food with nothing more than a rubber band. It sounds like science fiction, but the elastocaloric effect can potentially revolutionise refrigeration.
Mathematics
Chaos Theory
The natural world is filled with complex and unpredictable phenomena, from weather patterns to the dynamics of ecosystems and the stock market. At first glance, these systems may seem entirely random, yet there are often underlying deterministic laws governed by mathematics.
Biology
Drones and AI: A New Era in Conservation
Explore how AI-powered drones, routinely associated with the destruction of present-day conflicts, are now serving as critical tools for monitoring, studying, and safeguarding endangered species around the world
Medicine
A brief dive into 3D printing in medicine
How can 3D printing revolutionise the way we deal with implants and prosthetics in medicine?