What Happens When an Elephant Falls from a Skyscraper?
Imagine throwing a mouse, a dog, and an elephant from a skyscraper and landing on a pile of soft mattresses. What happens? The mouse lands, a bit shaken, but soon walks away grumpy. The dog, sadly, wouldn’t make it and the elephant? Well, it’s not a pretty sight. So, why does the mouse survive, but […]
Unveiling the Buzz: How Bees Choose Their Queen
Hey there! Have you ever wondered about the big, buzzing world of bees? It’s actually way more interesting than you might think! Today, let’s delve into the royal drama of how bees choose their queen. Table of Contents The Bee Basics There are tens of thousands of bees in a bee hive but only one […]
Exploring the World of Real-Life Robots!
When you imagine a robot, do you envision a walking, talking piece of metal? Some robots may look like people, but most don’t. They can resemble animals or even things you’ve never seen before. Robots come in various shapes and sizes because they’re designed for multiple jobs. They’re machines built by humans, specifically by roboticists, […]
Busting Myths: The Real Reasons Why Your Nosebleed
Nosebleeds might seem scary, but they are normal and don’t hurt. Understanding why they happen can help us feel less frightened and more prepared when they occur. The Role of Blood Vessels Credit: Freepik So, why do our noses bleed? The answer lies in the tiny blood vessels inside our noses. Our noses are filled […]
How Do Meteorologists Know When It’s Going to Rain? Unveiling the Mystery
Rain can often put a damper on outdoor plans. Have you ever wondered how meteorologists, or weather scientists, predict whether it will rain? They use a combination of observations, tools, and patterns to make their forecasts. Let’s break down how it all works. Table of Contents The Job of a Meteorologist A meteorologist’s job is […]
SciShow: The Climate-Controlling Properties of Trees
Have you ever taken a deep breath of fresh forest air and marvelled at the sweet and refreshing scent of pine trees? Well, it turns out that the smell of trees goes much deeper than that, influencing the weather and the climate around them in ways we never imagined. Monoterpenes: The Building Blocks of Cloud […]
Why Do We Get Mad?
Think about the last time you were angry. Maybe you lost a game, or asked for something and a grown-up said no, and suddenly, you start to feel a bit mad. https://kancilscience.my/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ezgif-4-e41ade1527.mp4 You might clench your teeth together, your stomach might hurt a bit, and you start breathing fast. Term Emotion Anger is a really powerful emotion, or […]
Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?
Depending on where you live, if you’ve spent time outside, you’ve probably been bitten by mosquitoes too. Long after the mosquito is gone, you’re left with red, itchy bumps, and I mean itchy. So what’s going on? Why are mosquito bites so itchy? To answer that question, we need to take a closer look at […]
6 Groundbreaking Discoveries About Sleep
Sleep! We spend a third of our lives doing it, and we literally can’t live without it. It’s a complex phenomenon, and it still isn’t well understood. After more than a hundred years of research, we still don’t know why we sleep. But over the years, scientists have made plenty of fascinating discoveries, like that […]