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Started in August 2014 as a project to write a science story every day for a whole year. Read more →

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Some cool facts about chlorophyll | Day 341

Some cool facts about chlorophyll | Day 341

The lush summer greenery has inspired me to celebrate the substance that gives them the colour. Here are some cool facts about chlorophyll.

Posted on July 25, 2015July 25, 2015Categories 365 Science StoriesTags biology, facts, facts of lists, i could go on, linden trees, lists, lists of facts, nature, plants, treesLeave a comment on Some cool facts about chlorophyll | Day 341
It’s just the thiosulfinates | Day 287

It’s just the thiosulfinates | Day 287

Thanks to thiosulfinates, the taste of red onion can really spruce up a salad, but the same chemicals are also responsible for the indelible aftertaste.

Posted on May 31, 2015Categories 365 Science StoriesTags chemistry, food, kitchen science, onions, plants4 Comments on It’s just the thiosulfinates | Day 287
Capsicum genders: The nonsense one finds on Facebook | 241

Capsicum genders: The nonsense one finds on Facebook | 241

There are pages whose content you should not share because they are pits of pseudoscience. But some things, like the gender of capsicums, can be trickier.

Posted on April 14, 2015Categories 365 Science StoriesTags biology, capsicum gender, nonsense, plants, skepticismLeave a comment on Capsicum genders: The nonsense one finds on Facebook | 241
Fractals everywhere | Day 22

Fractals everywhere | Day 22

Each November Sydney erupts into gorgeous, light purple blossoms, courtesy of jacaranda trees. When this time of year comes around, whole streets and neighbourhoods start to resemble fantasy landscapes. However, even during winter the deciduous jacarandas can still be interesting.

Posted on September 7, 2014Categories 365 Science StoriesTags fractals, mathematics, plants1 Comment on Fractals everywhere | Day 22

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