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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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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...

Sep 20, 20232 min read

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...

Sep 15, 20231 min read

"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...

Sep 14, 20232 min read

“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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"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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"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...

Sep 14, 20231 min read

“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...

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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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...

Feb 21, 20232 min read

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...

Jan 19, 20231 min read

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...

Jan 19, 20231 min read

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...

Jan 19, 20231 min read

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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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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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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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...

Jan 19, 20231 min read

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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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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Calculating Mass from Moles: Past Paper Question Analysis

P3 June 2017 Q11 This question is about Moles, Mass and Mr If you haven't gone through the paper, please look up the questions at...