by Meghna Rangarajan | Oct 20, 2025 | Student Blogs
The Science of “Breaking Down” Plastics don’t truly decompose; instead, they break apart very slowly into smaller and smaller fragments through a process called photodegradation. Decomposition (Good): Organic items are broken down by microorganisms...
by Meghna Rangarajan | Oct 20, 2025 | Student Blogs
The Science of Earth’s Heat Geothermal energy is possible because the Earth’s core is incredibly hot, and that heat is constantly transferred outward through the crust. Source of Heat: The Earth’s core is as hot as the sun’s surface (5,500°C),...
by Meghna Rangarajan | Oct 20, 2025 | Student Blogs
What is Citizen Science? Citizen science is a partnership between public and professional scientists that gathers and analyzes environmental data. How it works (at our level): People observe nature (plants, insects, birds), test local water with simple kits (like pH...
by Parinama Academy | Oct 12, 2025 | Student Blogs
The Double Agent Molecule Soap is a chemical “double agent” with two distinct ends that allow it to tackle both oil and water. Water is polar (it has a slight charge), and oil/grease is non-polar (no charge) A soap molecule is special because it has two...
by Parinama Academy | Oct 12, 2025 | Student Blogs
What is Rust? Rust isn’t just dirt; it’s a specific chemical reaction called oxidation. Rust is the common name for iron oxide (Fe₂O₃·nH₂O) Formation: It’s formed when iron (or alloys like steel that contain iron) reacts with oxygen in the presence...
by Meghna Rangarajan | Sep 25, 2025 | Student Blogs
Metabolism Basics Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that turn food into usable energy and the parts your body needs. Two sides: Catabolism breaks molecules to release energy; anabolism builds new molecules. ATP: Cells convert food energy into ATP, the...
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