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iWarner: The latest flood warning system
Reading Time: 2 minutesBY ASMAHANIM AMIR BANGI: Intelligent Weather Station and Flood Warning System (iWarner), developed by UKM Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation, Prof Dr Mohd Ekhwan Toriman (pix) is a system which provides warning if there is a flood in one area. Mohd Ekhwan said the system was developed in 2015 after getting the top down […]
Why does our skin spot with age?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHAVE you noticed how older people have spots on their skin? Age spots — also called liver spots and solar lentigines — are small dark areas on our skin. They vary in size and usually appear on the face, hands, shoulders and arms — areas most exposed to the sun. Age spots are very common […]
How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSOME of us may be wondering, how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly. Well in order to become a butterfly, the caterpillar needs to go through four stages which are egg, larva, pupa and adult. In the first stage, the butterfly eggs are usually laid on the leaves of plants. The egg shape depends on the […]
How are instant noodles made?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteINSTANT noodles are sold in a precooked and dried noodle block, with flavouring powder and/or seasoning oil. The flavouring is usually in a separate packet, although in the case of cup noodles the flavouring is often loose in the cup. Some instant noodle products are seal packed; these can be reheated or eaten straight from the […]
How do sports drinks help to hydrate you?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWE are bombarded by advertisements urging us to drink various types of sports drinks after sport to help us rehydrate our body. How do these drinks work? Actually there are three types of drinks: hypotonic drinks, isotonic drinks and hypertonic drinks. A hypotonic drink generally contains less than 4g of sugar (carbohydrates) per 100ml and […]
Why stars twinkle in the night sky?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTHE song goes “Twinkle twinkle little star…” Ever wonder what is the cause of the twinkling of stars? Stars twinkle because we view them through our atmosphere. Seen from the moon, where there is no atmosphere, stars do not twinkle at all, but here on Earth starlight passes through many miles of air on its way […]
What animal camouflages itself into multiple species of animals?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTHE mimic octopus which is scientifically known as Thaumoctopus mimicus is an Indo-Pacific species of octopus capable of impersonating other local species. They are notable for being able to change their skin colour and texture for camouflaging reasons in order to blend in with their environments, such as algae-encrusted rock and nearby coral through pigment […]
What happens if we drink too much of water?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteALL of the major systems of your body depend on water to work properly. Drinking adequate amounts of water helps your body to regulate temperature, prevent constipation, flush out waste products, and perform all major bodily functions. Most people, who exercise in hot weather, are more concerned about not drinking enough water. However, drinking too […]
How do boats float?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHAVE you ever wondered why ships and boats that carry tonnes of weight can float in water but you can’t walk on water? Boats are a brilliant example of how science solves a simple problem. More than two thirds of Earth’s surface is covered in water so it’s just as well that science helps us […]