There was a collective sigh of relief throughout Hong Kong in September 1997 when the Octopus Card was introduced. Finally, it was no longer necessary to make sure you had the correct amount of coins and banknotes in your pocket as you headed towards the MTR. Now, with a simple swipe, your bus, tram, MTR … Read more
Have you ever wondered what happens inside your brain when you get angry? It’s a fascinating process that involves two key areas of the brain. First, there’s the cerebral cortex – the “thinking” part of the brain. Then, there’s the limbic system, which manages our emotions. Nestled within the limbic system is the amygdala, an … Read more
Hailstones are small balls of ice that form during thunderstorms and then fall to the ground. They are created when strong updrafts of warm air carry water droplets high up into the colder upper regions of a storm cloud. As these water droplets freeze, they form tiny balls of ice that then get swept back … Read more
Every student around the world knows that the 1st of April is a day to be cautious: at least until lunchtime! This date is famously known as April Fool’s Day, a time for playful tricks and light-hearted pranks. While you may have pulled pranks on your friends, sometimes the jokes are on a much larger … Read more
Doc Martens, commonly known as “Docs,” is a famous shoe brand that has become a symbol of style and rebellion around the world. The story of Doc Martens began in Germany in the 1940s. The original creator, Dr. Klaus Märtens, was a doctor who injured his foot during World War II. He wanted to create … Read more
Professional athletes have to look after their bodies. Many of them, like footballers and basketball players, earn millions of dollars a year to play their sport to the best of their ability. If they are injured and are unable to perform, those millions of dollars may soon stop flooding in. For this reason, athletes go … Read more
We use bridges all the time for all kinds of reasons: to cross a river, to pass over a road, to make our journey quicker and easier. Usually, we think nothing of it. However, sometimes we come across a bridge that can really get our hearts and brains racing. Why? They look dangerous to use. … Read more