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Science in everyday life

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.

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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!

By Delaney Lynn, 4 months4 months ago
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Science and kids

Air pollution and children

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.

By Delaney Lynn, 6 months6 months ago
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What is… fermentation?

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.

By Delaney Lynn, 6 months5 months ago
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Science in everyday life

The chemistry of cooking

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?

By Delaney Lynn, 6 months6 months ago
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Symbiosis: natural synergy

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.

By Delaney Lynn, 7 months5 months ago
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Are cloth masks useful?

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!

By Delaney Lynn, 7 months6 months ago
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Science in everyday life

My simple machines

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.

By Delaney Lynn, 7 months6 months ago
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What is… density?

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.

By Delaney Lynn, 7 months5 months ago
Science and kids

Talking to children about race

Diversity is an important part of the human experience. Why should and how can you teach your child about race and racism?

By Delaney Lynn, 7 months7 months ago
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The thunderstorm tell-all

Many dogs become frightened during thunderstorms – and their owners might, too! Where do thunderstorms come from? And why do they make lightning and thunder?

By Delaney Lynn, 7 months6 months ago

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