Which bug are we consuming unknowingly?

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHave you ever wondered how foods or drinks look more vibrant and appealing when presented  in red? The bright red colour used can be found in all sorts of food, body care products and cosmetics on supermarket shelves and even in [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] our home. The   red colour presentation comes from a […]

What benefits do humans get by drinking sole water?

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSOLE WATER is commonly known as Himalayan salt water.  It is basically water that has been fully saturated with salt. Himalayan salt is considered to be the [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] purest form of salt in earth and usually it has a pinkish-looking color. This pink salt is naturally rich in iodine and 84 […]

How long do seasons last in Uranus?

Reading Time: < 1 minuteURANUS is one of the three giant planets of the solar system and is the seventh furthest planet from the sun. The atmosphere of Uranus is made of [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] hydrogen and helium and is the coldest in the solar system reaching a minimum temperature of 49K. In addition to be a […]

Why eggplants are fruits?

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTHE EGGPLANT is scientifically known as Solanum melongena and it belongs to the family of Solanaceae. This plant is grown commonly worldwide. The eggplant is low in [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] fat, cholesterol and sodium and contains nutrients invaluable for good health. Eggplants are generally thought of as a vegetable, but by botanical definition,  they […]

Adakah pokok tidur?

Reading Time: < 1 minuteKebanyakan organisma mengikuti corak siang dan malam untuk melakukan aktiviti mereka dan tidur. Bagaimanakah dengan pokok? Pokok tidur juga?  Di Austria terdapat sekumpulan saintis yang membuat kajian untuk menyiasat corak tidur tumbuhan dengan menggunakan titik laser pengimbas awan. Hasil kajian tersebut menunjukkan yang pokok tidur juga! Mereka telah menggunakan dua batang pokok birch perak yang […]

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteYour work in Science Communication is very inspiring. From stopping the spread of pseudoscience to disseminating real science. I sketched this during my free time. I admire the articles you publish in the science newspaper, The Petri Dish. I present to you a sketch of a Petri Dish. Davanesan Ganesan, Melaka