In 1960, an entrepreneur named David Latimer set an experiment to investigate the interdependent relationship between plant life and their microbiological surroundings within a closed system. He placed only a handful of soil-dwelling plants – a fern, moss, and grass…
Did you know that according to a study from the University of Virgina, women are 73% more vulnerable than men in a car accident? In addition to the physical and biomechanical differences between women and men (such as the fundamental…
The junior team of the local football club has been promoted to the top division of the regional league after a good season. The sporting success is to be rewarded with new kits for the team. The chairman of the…
There are so many options of various types of vehicles on the market that it is often hard to know what to choose. Here is a task to help you analyse options and find the type of car that fits…
“Animal, veggi or vegan?” is a question that is also being asked about fruit gums. “Classic” gummy bears contain gelatine. Agar-agar is often used as a counter term to gelatine. However, more often pectins are used for the production of…
Our food supply is largely dependent on imports of agricultural products. The war in Ukraine, which is a major producer of wheat and oilseeds, and the resulting disruption of supply chains make us painfully aware of this. Now, some European…
Plastic bottles, made of polymers (polyethylene terephthalate, PET), are part of our daily lives, but, unfortunately, they often end up in our terrestrial environment. The plastic structures decay and over time transform into microplastic, which travels through and mixes with…
Being one of our five senses, humans heavily rely on their sight, making vision and visibility important aspects of our daily lives. Good sight is an important safety issue, especially when driving or cycling at night, when lots of people…
