Just like humans, microorganisms also require food for survival and growth. Naturally growing microbes get the necessary nutrients from their surrounding environment. But when we culture them in a laboratory in order to identify the infectious agent or for research, quality control, or serological testing, we need to provide them with an artificial food source. This food is … [Read more...] about Nutrient Agar Media
Single Cell Protein
Ever wonder what would happen if there wasn't enough food for everyone to eat? How will we manage to live? What if there isn't enough meat, chicken, or fish to survive on? What if the agricultural output is completely saturated? Relax! None of this is happening, at least not right now. But if the food issues aren't resolved, we might see something similar in the future. … [Read more...] about Single Cell Protein
Simple Pendulum Experiment
You might easily recall the big grandfather clock bearing a long stick with a ball attached at the bottom. It moved back and forth in harmony with every movement of the second hand. That was nothing but a pendulum. Its motion is not only beautiful to witness but also has many scientific applications. Pendulum clocks and instruments like seismometers, accelerometers, and … [Read more...] about Simple Pendulum Experiment
Rainforest Animals: Astonishing Wildlife Treasure
You will be amazed to know that more than half of the animal species on this planet are present in the rainforest. Due to this, the rainforests bear the most explicit and exclusive range of biodiversity on earth. The rainforests have a rich history of existence from when the dinosaurs lived there. Millions of years back, most of the earth's surface remained covered with these … [Read more...] about Rainforest Animals: Astonishing Wildlife Treasure