by Meghna Rangarajan | Dec 1, 2024 | Student Blogs
First Line of Defense The immune system’s first line of defense relies on physical and chemical barriers to prevent harmful pathogens from entering the body. Skin: Acts as a tough, protective outer layer, preventing most germs from entering the body. Mucus Membranes:...
by Meghna Rangarajan | Nov 30, 2024 | Student Blogs
World of Dinosaurs Dinosaurs appeared about 230 million years ago during the Triassic Period. They thrived for over 165 million years across the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods. Types of Dinosaurs: Herbivores (plant-eaters) like the Brachiosaurus and...
by Meghna Rangarajan | Nov 30, 2024 | Student Blogs
Comets Comets are fascinating celestial wanderers known for their glowing comas and spectacular tails illuminating the night sky. Structure of a Comet Nucleus: The solid, icy core made of rock, dust, and frozen gases. Coma: A glowing cloud of gas and dust that forms...
by Meghna Rangarajan | Nov 16, 2024 | Student Blogs
The Science Behind Flight – Forces at Play Flight is made possible by the interaction of four fundamental forces—lift, gravity, thrust, and drag—which work together to overcome the challenges of gravity and air resistance. Lift: Lift is an upward force generated...
by Meghna Rangarajan | Nov 16, 2024 | Student Blogs
The Process of Photosynthesis Photosynthesis is a complex process where plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into energy-rich glucose, releasing oxygen that sustains life on Earth. Energy Capture (Light Reaction): Photosynthesis begins in the...
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