What Are Glaciers?  Glaciers are massive blocks of ice that have been gathered over time through fallen snow being compressed into hard ice. They move very slowly due to their large size and this movement is caused by the force known as gravity! Gravity is the force by which a body (like our Earth) pulls objects towards its center.  Photograph by James L. Amos/National Geographic Creative Where Are They Found? Glaciers are mostly found in the polar regions, which makes... [read more]

Did you know WHY leaf change color & fall down ? It’s called a Chlorophyll Breaks Down. Every autumn we revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, orange and yellow is the result of chemical processes that take place in the tree as the seasons change from summer to winter. WHY LEAF ARE GREEN IN SPRINT & SUMMER?? During the spring and summer, the leaves have served as a kitchen for that tree where most of the foods necessary for the... [read more]

Wonder of Fingerprints  Our fingerprints are very unique. That means no one else in the world has the exact the same set of ridges and lines that you have on your fingers. Not even identical twins have the same fingerprints. The fingerprints usually can't be seen by the naked eye. Scientist says fingerprints are basically a product of your genes. Your genes decide the types and patterns of your fingerprints. These patterns are created in the womb when the foetus is... [read more]

Back-to-school in September?? As we all know that parenting is a huge challenge during this pandemic, but now it is the end of summer and kids are returning to school in September. The good news is that more and more people are getting vaccinated in Ontario. Businesses and public places are slowly getting open (with limited capacities) BUT still looks like its not over yet. As we are fighting against new variants now and this is the time, we need to take care more than ever... [read more]

Did you ever wonder WHY bananas are curved upwards ? The common myth is as they are growing towards the sun. But as per science, there is a biological reason behind the shape of bananas. They are growing curved upwards, due to the phenomena of negative geotropism hence they do not grow towards the ground instead they grow towards the sunlight. In simple terms, since bananas grow against a certain force against gravity, they are growing curved upwards. What is... [read more]