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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...
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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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Sep 14, 20231 min read
“Does Rust Eat Iron?”
Simply Science 5 Rust, a flaky reddish-brown substance, can be described as "eating away" at iron, even if it’s not in the biological...
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Sep 14, 20231 min read
"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
"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
“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
“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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Feb 12, 20231 min read
Darwin Day: A Celebration of Science
#36 Science in History 12th February Today is Darwin Day, an annual celebration of the life and work of British naturalist and scientist...
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