Did you know that when flamingos are born, they are grey and their feathers are naturally white? Then… why do they display that pinkish colour? And hydrangeas, why do they show different colours? What do flamingos and hydrangeas have in common? And about the leaves of a tree…why do they change colour during the year? … Continue reading "Flamingos, hydrangeas, leaves and eggs" The post Flamingos, hydrangeas, leaves and eggs appeared first on One-pot Science.| One-pot Science
– Who’s the fairest of them all? – But what if the mirror had not been as clean and bright as it should have been? Neither the Queen nor Snow White could have asked the magic mirror that famous and memorable question. Mirrors have played an important role in films, not only in ‘Snow White … Continue reading "Mirror, mirror on the wall" The post Mirror, mirror on the wall appeared first on One-pot Science.| One-pot Science
The colours of…Christmas? After some long (long) time, I’m finally coming back with a (maybe) common topic, but it is worth to talk about. But while you are reading, you will be wondering what the subject is, probably (if you haven’t done it yet) you will have (had) a quick look below to check a … Continue reading "Red, blue, green and purple: the colours of…" The post Red, blue, green and purple: the colours of… appeared first on One-pot Science.| One-pot Science
Last week, I watched a video on Twitter, about one of those balloons filled with Helium exploding when it reached some antennas. But, why did it explode if there is helium inside? Let’s try to figure it out. Before that, here you get the video: This is not an isolated case. There have been lots … Continue reading "Could a balloon blow up?" The post Could a balloon blow up? appeared first on One-pot Science.| One-pot Science
Have you ever imagined what you would do if you got trapped in quicksand? Is quicksand a living being? Why does it suck things down? Let’s figure out the ins and outs of this amazing and at the same time weird thing in this new post. What is quicksand? First of all, no, it is … Continue reading "Quicksand: science behind the scenes." The post Quicksand: science behind the scenes. appeared first on One-pot Science.| One-pot Science
Last Wednesday was an important day, probably the most important of the year related to science. I was about to publish another post with a different topic. However, this revelation has marked a new starting point in the discovery of the universe, and I do have to talk about it. Most of you might have … Continue reading "Black holes: the discovery of the year and the decade" The post Black holes: the discovery of the year and the decade appeared first on One-pot Science.| One-pot Science
Changing the subject from my last post, it’s time to talk about DNA and the recent discoveries related to it. Let’s start with the most simple question. What is DNA? Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the biomolecule that encodes the genetic information of cellular organisms. It is composed of four molecules called nucleotides, which are represented with … Continue reading "DNA: much more than the molecule of life (I)" The post DNA: much more than the molecule of life (I) appeared first on...| One-pot Science
This question has been going around my head for a while. I’ve been living in England for a year and I rarely saw a flash of lightning once. In Spain, you can see many thunderstorms, especially in summer. So, why are these so unusual in this part of the world? First of all, we need … Continue reading "Why are there no thunderstorms in the UK?" The post Why are there no thunderstorms in the UK? appeared first on One-pot Science.| One-pot Science
What is science about? Why and what should I know about science? How could I do science? If you ever wondered about, this is your place to find answers. All these questions and some others will be explained. Curiosities, tips, experiments… Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths… puzzles and riddles… and of course women in STEM. As a … Continue reading "Welcome to One-Pot Science" The post Welcome to One-Pot Science appeared first on One-pot Science.| One-pot Science
This question has been going around my head for a while. I’ve been living in England for a year and I rarely saw a flash of lightning once. In Spain, you can see many thunderstorms, especially in summer. So, why are these so unusual in this part of the world? First of all, we need … Continue reading "Why are there no thunderstorms in the UK?"| One-pot Science
