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Jan 254 min read
Picric Acid: A Bright Idea with a Very Explosive Dark Side
From vibrant dyes to volatile disasters - trinitrophenol’s unstable legacy. Few substances in human history have been both so brilliantly...
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Jan 4, 20242 min read
Bad Boys of Science: Martin Fleischmann and Stanley Pons
The Cold Fusion Bad Boys Welcome back to "Bad Boys of Science." In the third part of the series, we look at Martin Fleischmann and...
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Sep 14, 20231 min read
“Why is the Sky Blue?”
Simply Science 01 The blue colour of the sky is primarily caused by a phenomenon known as Rayleigh scattering. Here's a simplified...
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Sep 14, 20233 min read
Effective Strategies for Excelling in GCSE Science Extended Writing Questions
Answering 6-mark questions and extended writing responses in science exams requires a structured approach and careful attention to...
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Dec 30, 20224 min read
Energy: The Need-to-Know Basics
GCSE Energy in a Nutshell – includes a summary Energy is the ability to do work or cause change, while work is the transfer of energy...
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Dec 30, 20223 min read
From Thermoplastics to Thermosetting: A Beginner's Guide to the Different Types of Plastic
A look at the types of plastic we encounter every day. There is a summary suitable for GCSE Chemistry students at the end. There are...
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Dec 30, 20222 min read
Living in the Anthropocene: The Impact of Human Activity on the Planet
The Anthropocene is a term that has gained increasing recognition in recent years to describe the current geological epoch in which human...
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Dec 29, 20224 min read
The Cornell Method: A Simple Yet Powerful Study Technique
The Cornell Method is a note-taking system that helps students effectively organize and review their notes. Devised by Professor Walter...
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Dec 29, 20222 min read
Don't Let Exam Stress Get the Best of You: Tips for Staying Calm
Exams can be a stressful and anxiety-provoking time for many students. The pressure to perform well and the fear of failing can take a...
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Dec 23, 20222 min read
Why Tutoring?
Increasingly, parents are using tutoring as a supplement to school. There are various reasons for this including: Increased competition...
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Nov 14, 20224 min read
Make the Most of your Mocks
A blog post with advice to help you through mock examinations
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Apr 26, 20222 min read
Seriously Silky-Smooth Skills: Significant Solutions - Solving Sums Sensibly
How Many Significant Figures? A question that caused all sorts of problems for me in my younger days. It seems that others have similar...
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Aug 11, 20212 min read
Balancing Chemical Equations: Protect Molecules with Bubble Wrap...
Over the years, I have tried different strategies to help students balance chemical equations. I've found a number of students want to...
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