What is the Scientific Method? You may not remember the science classes you took in school, but those classes probably introduced you to the scientific method. If you entered a science fair, you almost certainly used the scientific method to formulate a question and hypothesis, design experiments to test the hypothesis, and reach conclusions about your question. In those early learning contexts, the scientific method is straightforward and easy to follow. In more advanced s

Let's start by being truthful - most people only start caring about their gut when: a) their stomach feels like a balloon b) every meal becomes a gamble c) they're googling symptoms at 1am wondering if they need surgery. If that sounds familiar, relax Half the time, it isn't something serious. It is just your gut way of communicating with you. I say this eith experience, I've been there The turning point for me was realising that I need to feed my gut bacteria what they need

Introduction Imagine a world where blood shortages no longer threaten patients in need. Every year, hospitals face critical gaps in supply—whether from seasonal drops in donations, unexpected disasters, or the growing demand from cancer treatments and surgeries. In these moments, lives hang in the balance. Now picture a future where blood is not just donated, but manufactured on demand.  Scientists are developing “blood factories”—engineered systems that recreate the environm