Science in everyday life
Physiology: molecules and mechanisms
Flowers bloom, birds fly, and our hearts beat. From microscopic interactions like oxygen exchange to visible motions such as walking, physiology explains it all!
Explanations and experiments relevant to science in daily life. This might be great for parents whose children ask a lot of questions – “Why?” was my favorite as a kid.
If you’re unsure how science fits into your household, keep in mind that many phenomena are explained by science. For example, cooking involves chemical reactions and physical changes. Colors, ultraviolet radiation, and FM radio are all part of the same electromagnetic spectrum.
Flowers bloom, birds fly, and our hearts beat. From microscopic interactions like oxygen exchange to visible motions such as walking, physiology explains it all!
Air quality plays a large part in the development of a healthy respiratory system. Unfortunately, air pollution is a growing problem and is a factor in about 7 million deaths across the world each year.
Fermentation has been used to make foods and drinks for thousands of years. This is despite the fact that the science behind the process was only recently discovered. Common fermented products include chocolate, coffee, soy sauce, and yogurt, among others.
While cooking, you use chemistry constantly, likely without even knowing it! For example, water must be boiling before pasta can be cooked in it. What other instances of chemistry are there in cooking? How is cooking chemistry relevant to you?
Some people get along well, while others don’t. Similar relationships exist amongst other living things. These interactions, called symbiosis, range from mutually beneficial to parasitic.
With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, masks have become more commonplace in most countries. We are here to inform you on what existing science says regarding the efficacy of cloth masks!
Physics can be difficult, but a relatively simple concept in physics are the simple machines. Simple machines allow humans to complete tasks with less effort.
You’ve probably noticed that some things float on water and others sink. This is due to the relative densities of the objects and the liquid they are immersed in. Density is defined as the mass per volume of a substance.
Diversity is an important part of the human experience. Why should and how can you teach your child about race and racism?
Many dogs become frightened during thunderstorms – and their owners might, too! Where do thunderstorms come from? And why do they make lightning and thunder?