ScienceDay 7 of STEMmas: Rudolph's red noseDecember 24, 2025In our final STEMmas article we explore the biology, chemistry, and physics behind Rudolph’s famous red nose—and whether it could really glow and guide a sleigh.
ScienceDay 6 of STEMmas: the Sun's loyal companionsDecember 23, 2025In this STEMmas article, we uncover how winter skies turn sunlight into dazzling sun dogs through the geometry of ice crystals and atmospheric optics.
ScienceDay 5 of STEMmas: nature’s artDecember 22, 2025In this STEMmas article, we uncover how winter air and molecular geometry work together to craft the symmetrical yet one-of-a-kind beauty of snowflakes.
ScienceDay 4 of STEMmas: candle chemistryDecember 21, 2025The fourth article in our STEMmas series reveals how wax, oxygen, and combustion work together to produce a candle’s warmth and light.
ScienceDay 3 of STEMmas: why your Christmas cocoa coolsDecember 20, 2025Continuing our STEMmas series, this article explores how heat transfer works and why your mug choice matters for keeping your cocoa warm.
ScienceDay 2 of STEMmas: the magic of the Maillard reactionDecember 19, 2025In the next article of our STEMmas series, we dive into the Maillard reaction and how it gives holiday favourites, from roast turkey to gingerbread biscuits, their irresistible flavour and colour.