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“What’s The Ugliest Animal?”
Tough question. It’s said that ‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ and is subjective. However, there’s no getting around the fact that...
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Sep 15, 20232 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 15, 20231 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, 20232 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


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


So, You’re Going to College…
Here are 10 ways to get the most from the experience. Going to college is an important step. It's where you can develop the skills and...
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Aug 30, 20233 min read


Cameroon’s Deadly Exploding Lake
#64 Science in History 21st August 1986 Exploding Lake On this day in 1986 Lake Nyos, a crater lake located in Cameroon, West Africa,...
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Aug 21, 20232 min read


Setting the Standard: The 1880 Adoption of GMT
#63 Science in History 2nd August 1880 On this day in 1880, Parliament officially recognised and adopted Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The...
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Aug 2, 20233 min read


Summertime Blues: The Alarming Trend of Escalating Extreme Heat Events
26th July 2023 The scorching summer heat is breaking records worldwide, with devastating heat waves roasting regions from the southwest...
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Jul 27, 20232 min read


Unlocking the Secrets of Climate: The Imperilled Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
Climate Change and Ocean Currents 26th July 2023 Have you ever wondered how our planet's climate is regulated, especially in Western...
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Jul 26, 20232 min read


An Iconic Antiseptic Mouthwash
#62 Science in History 15th May 1923 Today In 1923, Listerine was registered as a trademark. The iconic mouthwash known as Listerine is a...
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May 15, 20233 min read


Vaseline: The Petrochemical Marvel
#61 Science in History 14th May 1878 Today in 1878, Vaseline is trademarked by chemist Robert Chesebrough. Chesebrough had previously...
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May 14, 20233 min read


Letting Nature Take Its Course: The Benefits of ‘No Mow May’
1st May 2023 Greetings… Tired of the endless cycle of mowing, fertilizing, and weeding your lawn? Do you want to do your part in saving...
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May 1, 20232 min read


World Malaria Day: Fighting Mosquitoes, Malaria, and Misery
#60 Science in History 25th April 2007 Today is World Malaria Day, instituted by the World Health Organisation’s Member States to raise...
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Apr 25, 20232 min read


The Zoetrope: Taking Animation for a Spin
#59 Science in History 23nd April 1867 Today in 1867, The zoetrope was patented by William E. Lincoln. The zoetrope is a device that...
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Apr 23, 20232 min read


Chlorine Gas First Used as a Weapon
#58 Science in History 22nd April 1915 Today in 1915, chlorine was first used on the battlefield. The gas attack at Ypres in 1915 was a...
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Apr 22, 20232 min read


The United States Announces the First African American Astronaut
#57 Science in History 19th April 1982 On this day in 1982, Guion Bluford, Jr. was announced as the first African American astronaut by...
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Apr 19, 20232 min read
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