The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
#28 Science in History 28 January 1986 On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, killing...
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Adrian Allen
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Shine Bright Like a Diamond…
#27 Science in History 26 January 1905 On this day in 1905, a diamond of exceptional size and quality was discovered in the Transvaal,...
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Adrian Allen
- 6 days ago
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The Calorie-Counting Count’s Cannon
#26 Science in History 25 January 1798 On this day in 1798, Count Rumford, presented his new idea about heat. Count Rumford, AKA Sir...
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Adrian Allen
- Jan 23
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Röntgen's X-Ray Show: The First Public Demonstration of "X-Radiation"
#25 Science in History 23 January 1896 On this day in January 1896, Röntgen made the first public presentation, and demonstration, of...
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Adrian Allen
- Jan 21
- 6 min
'Speed Reading' 101: Skimming and Scanning
In this blog, we will explore how to use skimming and scanning to move through text-heavy documents. We also look at the benefits,...
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Adrian Allen
- Jan 21
- 2 min
Britain’s Test-Tube Triplets
#24 Science in History 21 January 1984 Today in 1984, Britain's first test-tube triplets made headlines. The triplets were delivered, by...
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Adrian Allen
- Jan 21
- 3 min
The Feynman Technique: Explaining Science in Layman's Terms
The Feynman Technique is a method of learning and studying developed by physicist Richard Feynman. It is a simple yet powerful technique...
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Adrian Allen
- Jan 20
- 2 min
10 Cognitive Science-Based Study Tips for Students
We’ve all been there… we all know the struggle of trying to absorb and retain large amounts of information. Whether it's for an upcoming...
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Adrian Allen
- Jan 20
- 2 min
The Outline Method: The Blueprint for Organized Notes
Note-taking is an essential part of the learning process. It helps to organize your thoughts, understand new concepts, and retain...
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Adrian Allen
- Jan 20
- 1 min
Breaking Down the Science of Time Management: The Pomodoro Technique
If you're looking for a way to make studying for your science classes more effective, the Pomodoro Technique may be just what you need....
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Adrian Allen
- Jan 19
- 1 min
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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Adrian Allen
- Jan 19
- 1 min
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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Adrian Allen
- Jan 16
- 1 min