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Jan 11, 20231 min read
Uranus' 'King' and 'Queen' Discovered
#19 Science in History 11 January 1787 On this day in 1787, William Herschel discovers the two largest moons of Uranus, six years after...
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Jan 8, 20234 min read
Brighten Up Your Life: The Mood-Boosting Benefits of Colour
Colours can influence our emotions and mood, evoking feelings of happiness, sadness, excitement, and calmness. Therefore, paying...
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Jan 8, 20232 min read
The Discovery of Superfluidity
#17 Science in History 08 January 1938 On this day in 1938, the journal Nature publishes two articles describing the superfluidity of...
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Jan 7, 20231 min read
Francium Becomes the Last Naturally Occurring Element to be Discovered
#16 Science in History 07 January 1939 On this day in 1939, French scientist Marguerite Perey reveals, in an entry made in her notebook,...
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Jan 6, 20231 min read
The Tragic Tale of the Pyrenean Ibex: The First Mammal to Go Extinct… twice!
#15 Science in History 06 January 2000 On this day in 2000, the Pyrenean ibex became the first mammal species to go extinct due to human...
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Jan 3, 20231 min read
Spirit of Mars: A Rover's Tale
#14 Science in History 03 January 2004 On this day in 2004, Spirit successfully lands on Mars. The Mars rover ‘Spirit’ was sent to...
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Jan 2, 20232 min read
Structural Isomers: The Shapeshifters
In chemistry, a structural isomer (constitutional isomer) is a type of isomer in which molecules with the same molecular formula have a...
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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, 20223 min read
The Power of Self-Motivation: How to Drive Your Own Success
Motivation is the desire to pursue a particular course of action. It can be both internal, coming from within the individual, and...
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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 29, 20224 min read
Get Your Brain in Gear: An Introduction to Memory Techniques
Memory is an essential part of our lives, as it helps us remember and recall important information. However, sometimes our memory can...
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Dec 28, 20221 min read
The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
#13 Science in History 26 December 2004 The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami were one of the largest natural disasters ever...
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Dec 28, 20226 min read
The Most Devastating Volcanoes in History
Volcanoes have the power to turn our world upside down. From Krakatoa in 1883 to Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, some of the most devastating...
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