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From cells to heredity, from photosynthesis to immunity: articles that explain how living things work, with everyday examples and experiments you can do at home.
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How does our body fight germs, and why does a vaccine protect us for years? We explain the immune system, antibodies and memory cells, the types of vaccine and herd immunity in plain language.
Kuazara Bilim Ekibi7 min read
What is DNA, and how is a gene different from a chromosome? We explain the basics of heredity with Mendel's peas, show with real genetics why eye colour is not as simple as people think, and extract DNA from strawberries.
7 min read
Why does a cucumber shrivel in salt water, and why does a raisin swell in water? Using Turkish pickles as our example, we explain what osmosis is, how the cell membrane lets some things through, and why drinking seawater makes you thirstier.
7 min read
Does the mass of a huge tree come from the soil or from the air? We explain what photosynthesis is, its equation, why leaves are green and the most common misconceptions, with a floating leaf-disc experiment you can try at home.
8 min read