When it comes to physical sciences, South Africa’s pupils lag far behind their peers in other countries. The World Economic Forum ranked South Africa at 128 of 137 countries in math and science education in its most recent competitiveness report. This puts it behind most of its neighbours in the Southern African Development Community. Physical… Read More How Chemistry Kits are Helping Teachers Ignite the Spark of Science
North Korea claims to have tested a hydrogen bomb recently. Hydrogen bomb is more deadly than Atomic bomb, the bomb that devastated the Japanese cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima during World War II. Atomic (nuclear fission) bomb and Hydrogen bomb (nuclear fusion + fusion) are both nuclear bombs. Hydrogen bomb is so powerful that it… Read More Hydrogen Bomb is More Deadly than Atomic Bomb
The heaviness (mass) of the metal substance that is used to decide how much heaviness we can give to “one kilogram” will be changed in 2018. This very hard table-tennis size shiny cylinder-shaped metal which is made from platinum-iridium kept in Paris under lock has been the same object used to decide the heaviness of… Read More Come 2018, There Will Be a New Kilogram (Kg)
As we preach the gospel of Agriculture in Nigeria and Africa at large we should also look at the horizontal effects of increased agricultural activities. High agricultural activities lead to large agricultural waste generation. Agricultural waste if not well managed can pollute the environment, though only for a while because it is biodegradable. But it… Read More The New Technology of Managing Pollution with Agricultural Waste
The Universe is a vast, mysterious place, encompassing everything we’ve ever known, observed or could ever hope to come into contact with. For millennia, a look up at the sky — our window into the cosmos beyond our world — was met with wonder, awe, and a fascination with the unknown. Thanks to all the… Read More 5 Science Myths You Need to Ponder About
Even though technically, it is still winter, temperatures are rising, and summer is coming. That means that in addition to beaches and pools, we can all look forward to the attack of the ripe, wonderful tomatoes. But not all tomatoes make it to kitchens, where they will be fried while green, cooked down into sauce,… Read More Damaged Tomatoes Could Provide Electricity
