At some point we have all made the mistake of going to pick up something that has been left lying …
Science & Tech
The search for exoplanets
WHAT ARE EXOPLANETS?
In our Solar System, the planets all orbit around the Sun, which is a star. An exoplanet …
What could happen if you mix cleaning products?
Bleach
Products referred to as ‘bleach’ usually contain a substance called sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in water. This substance can hurt …
Why do locusts swarm?
The is not the only challenge East Africa has faced in 2020. Earlier this year the region was hit by …
Fake news and how to recognize it
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What is Fake News?
Fake news contains false stories that …
The Secrets of the Kalenjin People
WHO ARE THE KALENJIN PEOPLE?
The Kalenjin people refer to a group of tribes numbering close to 6.5 million people …
Why are leaves green?
When we look at plants there are many features that might stand out to us such as flowers and bark …
THE SCIENCE OF SWEAT
WHAT IS SWEAT?
Sweating is a natural release of fluids from the skin. When sweat evaporates from the skin, it …
What Makes us Tick – The Circadian Rhythm
WHAT IS THE CIRCADIAN RHYTHM?
Everyday, even if we do not set an alarm, we seem to be able to …
What can we learn from the night sky? Eclipses
What is a solar eclipse?
Like anything else, the Moon has its own shadow. If the Moon is aligned with …