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.
ScienceDay 1 of STEMmas: (for)evergreenDecember 18, 2025In the first article of our STEMmas series, we explore why Christmas tree species stay green and full of leaves while other trees don't.