You have always learned that a living system can grow, sustain, and reproduce itself. The most remarkable thing about a living system is that it itself is composed of non-living atoms and molecules. The scientific study of what goes on chemically within a living system falls in the domain of biochemistry. Living systems are composed…
At some point or the other, we’ve all marveled at how diverse the living world around us is. Detailed scientific studies of these organisms only emphasized their diversity even more. However, there also exists unity underlying this diversity – and the theory that emphasizes this unity is the cell theory. The cell serves as the…
When we feel unwell or when our body is giving us signals that something might be wrong, we turn to doctors to provide the support and care that we need, and trust they will be able to identify the cause of our health problems and help us heal. Trust is an important aspect of any…
Want to have a great career in chemistry and other natural sciences? You should apply for one of the best chemistry courses from the best universities in the world. Chemistry is a vast subject that finds applications in a huge number of fields – everything from drug metabolism to cleaning detergents to rocket science. For…
Underwater life has always been a very interesting topic for human research. Aquatic life seems so fascinating that we try to dig as much information as we can about those amazing creatures that are destined to live their whole life submerged in water. We all know that oceans cover more than 70% of the surface…
Many households use energy for various applications, including cooking, audiovisuals, room temperature control, lighting, and the rest. As a result of individual needs, the rate of energy consumption in a home may differ from that of another. The amount of money you spend on energy bills depends on the amount of energy you consume and…
Hair Loss – The scientific guide to tell you the dos and don’ts to prevent it from happening.
Coronavirus or 2019-nCoV or COVID-19 spread worldwide and was declared as an international health emergency by the WHO. The spread of the Virus started in Wuhan, China and infected and killed millions of people around the globe. However, the risk of coronavirus spreading still prevails and no vaccination or cure has been found until now.…
The invention of miniaturized motors and their integration into many mechanical equipment use in different industries have not only improved the way these industries work, they have also revolutionized the very machinery they work with. One of the biggest examples of this phenomenon involves the healthcare industry, with many life-saving and healing equipment becoming more…
Gone are the days when doctors had to cut and prod in order to find the ultimate cause of someone’s medical problem. Now with all the advances in technology, especially in the area of nuclear imaging, a simple scan can most often get to the root of the problem without the need for what was…
Chemistry is one amazing subject. It begins with just an atom and rises to simple substances and then goes above complex polymers – and then again down to subatomic particles. I have been writing a lot recently on how to read, revise and make notes etc., to help you become a better student. Class chemistry…
Like all humans who have red-colored blood, there are few organisms that have varying blood colors. Spiders and octopuses have blue color blood, cockroaches have white/colorless blood, grasshopper, leeches, and some varieties of earthworm have green color blood and so on. Apart from these, there are more facts about the blood. In this article, a…
