Our sense of touch is a fundamental aspect of our everyday interactions, enabling us to manipulate various tools and devices. However, from a physics perspective, this everyday notion is technically inaccurate, with only a…
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We have all seen how our garments can turn into a darker hue once they get soaked by water and other liquids, such as when accidentally spilling water on ourselves or after getting some…
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From the universally loved fried chicken to French fries, hash browns, and more, many of our favourite foods come out so good from being cooked through deep-frying. That said, not everything goes well with…
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Humanity has relied on light to live and survive since time immemorial, and our ancestors have likened it to a blessing, that is until they domesticated it upon discovering how to make fire and…
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It can be tricky to wrap one’s head around how clear objects can be visible but also transparent. As you may recall from your O-level physics tuition classes, four things take place once light…
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When learning about quantum physics, those with curious minds may wonder if quantum effects are solely confined to the atomic level. In reality, quantum effects can also show up on a much larger scale.…
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Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity was difficult to wrap one’s head around when it initially made it into the world of science, not only because of its complexity but also because it implied…
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As you may recall from your IP physics tuition in Singapore, magnetic objects like iron lose their magnetism when they reach high temperatures. Despite that, Earth’s core, which generates a powerful magnetic field that…
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Many of us have pondered about time and its unflinchingly forward nature. But if time were to flow in reverse instead, would that mean events precede their cause? This incessant march in one direction…
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When we think of chaos, we typically imagine big events like world-ending scenarios or perhaps something more commonplace, like a toddler doing toddler things and leaving a mess in their wake. If Earth were…
