Written by Sofiya Shahiwala With Diwali on at full swing, we all are tremendously excited about watching a sky overspread with lighting and  colors. However, little do we know about the creative chemistry behind our much so beloved fire-crackers. The fundamental science behind Firework, also known as Pyrotechnics has come a long way since its invention. Dating back to as early as the Song Dynasty in China, local people popularly believed that fireworks were a source to expel possible evils (by the deafening noise) and bring good luck. Moreover, it is traditionally believed that Fire-crackers were discovered by accident when a Chinese cook mixed  Honey, Sulphur and Saltpetre (Potassium Nitrate). These crackers were carefully lit by hand and exploded on the ground level. Today, technology has advanced so much that we come across crackers of various shapes, colors, and effects. They have the power to expand up...

Written by Sofiya Shahiwala We all know about the logical reason behind the occurrence of waves, typically known as Tide and Ebb. A Tide or Ebb acquires its energy via the gravitational forces. A Tsunami is one such phenomenon which involves waves but obtains the energy from a force which is much distinguished. Today, on the World Tsunami Awareness Day (celebrated every year on the fifth of November), let us talk about what Tsunamis are and how they occur. A Tsunami is typically a series of enormous waves that take place because of underwater activity. This activity could be a...

Written by Sofiya Shahiwala World Soil Day is celebrated on the 5th of December every year to spread awareness and advocate individuals about soil, its fertility and the increasing danger towards the degradation of the soil. ‘Mere deshki dharti sona ugle, Ugle, ugle heere moti…’ Just as the saying goes, it is evident that India is a country blessed with variety in each and every field, from natural resources to cultural heritages. Speaking of soil, we have six varieties of soil in India – Alluvial, Laterite, Regur (Black), Red, Sandy and Forest Soil. Each soil has its advantages and characteristic features...

Written by Sofiya Shahiwala Winter is here and as we all know, so is the time for brisk winds and chilly mornings. As we, as children, try to remain under our blankets and sleep a little more before we are forced to go to school, other animals tend to move their places in order to stay warmer. Animals usually migrate to get a warmer environment or better food supplies. Here are some fun facts about animal migration that might leave you with fascination and wonder: Arctic Terns hold the record of the longest animal migration (annually) in the history of...