Science of Cooking Part 2! Today we’re talking the many wonderful flavors of caramelization! Caramelization is a complex and multi-step reaction that breaks down sugar, removes water, and produces hundreds of new aromatic compounds in the process. Different aromatics are responsible for some of the characteristic flavors in the kitchen. The first smell that occursContinue reading “Caramelization Flavors”
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Physics of Punting
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Want to understand more about what determines the trajectory of a football after being punted? The equations of projectile motion allow us to determine how far (Xmax), how high (Ymax), and how long it will remain in the air (Ttotal or hang time) given an initial kick velocity (V0) and kickContinue reading “Physics of Punting”
Leavening Reagents
Science of Cooking Series! Food is a fundamental part of life and we all get the pleasure of working with it to make delicious snacks, meals, and treats! The first post in the series is on why bread rises! We have leavening reagents to thank! Leavening reagents – such as yeast, baking powder, or bakingContinue reading “Leavening Reagents”
Types of Skeletal Muscle
Did you know that there are different types of skeletal muscle fibers that specialize in different kinds of motion? Muscles are made of many bundles of muscle fibers, each fiber contracting and relaxing during use. Some muscle fibers are better suited for slow and sustained motion, while other muscle fibers are better suited for quickContinue reading “Types of Skeletal Muscle”
Sleep Stages
Sleep Stages! Stepping out of the molecular biology world today because, why not? I’m a gene therapy specialist/virologist but I hope y’all don’t mind if I post science art outside of that! Sleeping is something we all do, but do you much about what you’re brain and body are doing during each stage, how muchContinue reading “Sleep Stages”
Introducing Sciencewithanni
Hi, I’m Annicka! 👋🏼 I have my PhD in Bioengineering and have been working in the field of Gene Therapy/Virology for 7 years. I have a passion for science communication because I love science and I think everyone will when given the chance to understand. Join me for updates on the latest in science orContinue reading “Introducing Sciencewithanni”