If you have watched the news lately, you may have seen the almost alien-like appearance of the blood-red or yucky green Coronavirus with scary spikes […]
Category: Life Sciences
Chlorophyll and Haemoglobin – An Unlikely Connection
Chlorophyll is a pigment found in plants which is responsible for their green colour, whereas Haemoglobin is a protein found in the RBCs in the […]
CRISPR Gene Editing Explained for Kids
Described in early 2012 and 2013, CRISPR is one of the most revolutionary techniques in modern biological sciences. What does CRISPR stand for? CRISPR […]
Why Do Fish Not Freeze in Cold Water?
Think about this: The freezing point of pure water is 0°C , and our cells are made up of 70% water, then how do fish […]
Australian Bushfires 2019
Introduction to Australian Bushfires Australian Wildfires, also called Bush Fires are common in the Australian Landscape. In fact, there is a ‘fire season’ every year. […]
What are Life Sciences and Careers in Life Sciences
If you like Biology, and don’t want to study medicine to become a doctor, do not be afraid, that is not the end of your […]
Difference between Warm Blooded and Cold Blooded Animals
You may find that some animals including birds and mammals can live across wide places on Earth, from the hot tropical climates near the equator […]
Autonomic Nervous System Simplified
Before we try to understand the Autonomic Nervous System, let us look at the meaning of the following terms: Neuron: A Neuron is a specialized […]
Top 10 Books that Spark Curiosity in Life Sciences
Life Sciences deals with everything that involves living organisms. The following is a list of books to read that will pique your interest in Life […]
8 Surprising Facts About Colour and Colour Vision Deficiency
Here is the list of 8 Surprising Facts About Colour and Colour Vision Deficiency! 1. Infants are born colour blind and develop colour vision slowly; […]