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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 254 min read
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Peter Higgs: The Visionary Behind the Higgs Boson
Professor Higgs' insights have allowed scientists to probe further into the nature of matter.
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Apr 10, 20242 min read
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Bad Boys of Science: Fritz Haber
Fritz Haber: Science & War Welcome to our new series, "Bad Boys of Science", where we look into stories of scientists whose contributions...
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Dec 21, 20233 min read
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Anatomy of an Iceberg
When a large piece of freshwater ice breaks off a glacier or ice shelf, it will float in the open water becoming icebergs. They are...
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Sep 20, 20232 min read
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"Why Does Ice Float?"
Simply Science 8 Ice is solid water and floats because it is less dense than liquid water. Water molecules contain two hydrogen atoms and...
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Sep 15, 20231 min read
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“I’ve Heard That Sharks Can’t Stay Still. Is This True?”
Simply Science 6 Sharks are indeed capable of staying still in the water, but their ability to do so can vary depending on the species...
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Sep 14, 20232 min read
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"Why is Grass Green?"
Simply Science 04 Grass appears green due to a pigment called chlorophyll, which is important for photosynthesis in plants. Grass Green...
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Sep 14, 20231 min read
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"Why Does the Sun Look Yellow?"
Simply Science 03 The Sun appears yellow mainly because of how the Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight. The Sun emits light across the...
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Sep 14, 20231 min read
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“Why has my Reservoir got a Green Scum on its Surface?”
Simply Science 02 A green scum on the surface of a body of water is often due to an overgrowth of algae. Algae are simple, photosynthetic...
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Sep 14, 20231 min read
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“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, 20231 min read
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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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Sep 14, 20233 min read
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Humphry Davy and the Birth of Chlorine
#40 Science in History 21st February 1811 Published in 1811, the paper 'On a Combination of Oxymuriatic Gas and Oxygene Gas' was read to...
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Feb 21, 20232 min read
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Equilibrium and Kp: Past Paper Question Analysis
P3 June 2017 Q20 This question is about Equilibrium and Kp If you haven't gone through the paper, please look up the questions at...
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Jan 19, 20231 min read
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Mr, Mass and Moles: Past Paper Question Analysis
P3 June 2017 Q19 This question is about Mr, Mass and Moles If you haven't gone through the paper, please look up the questions at...
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Jan 19, 20231 min read
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Deducing the Monomers of a Polymer : Past Paper Question Analysis
P3 June 2017 Q18 This question is about a polymer If you haven't gone through the paper, please look up the questions at www.aqa.org.uk,...
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Jan 19, 20231 min read
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Vanadium Oxide: Past Paper Question Analysis
P3 June 2017 Q17 This question is about vanadium oxide If you haven't gone through the paper, please look up the questions at...
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Jan 19, 20231 min read
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Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution: Past Paper Question Analysis
P3 June 2017 Q16 This question is about Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution If you haven't gone through the paper, please look up the...
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Jan 19, 20231 min read
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Cisplatin Isomers: Past Paper Question Analysis
P3 June 2017 Q15 This question is about cisplatin and isomers If you haven't gone through the paper, please look up the questions at...
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Jan 19, 20231 min read
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From Cornwall to Cape Cod: The First Transatlantic Radio Greeting
#23 Science in History 19 January 1903 On this day in 1903, history was made as King Edward VII of England and President Theodore...
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Jan 19, 20231 min read
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Racemic Mixtures: Past Paper Question Analysis
P3 June 2017 Q13 This question is about racemates If you haven't gone through the paper, please look up the questions at www.aqa.org.uk,...
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Jan 19, 20231 min read
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