
Using Science to Stop Your Mirror From Fogging Up
Using Science to Stop Your Mirror From Fogging Up
The fog on your mirror after you shower can be prevented with a little dab of science. Find out how in just two minutes.
21 Jun 2020
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The Ancient Way to Sleep
The Ancient Way to Sleep
Our ancestors used to sleep differently. If you looked back you would see them sleep in two parts. The inventions of the... Read more
14 Jun 2020
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How An Accident Led To Your Computer
How An Accident Led To Your Computer
The way to make pure silicon chips was discovered when a chemist accidentally dipped his fountain pen into a crucible of... Read more
7 Jun 2020
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How A Jiggling Gem Helps Your Watch Keep Time
How A Jiggling Gem Helps Your Watch Keep Time
Deep in your watch is a small piece of quartz, which creates your clock's ticks and tocks.
31 May 2020
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The Lady Who Sold Time
The Lady Who Sold Time
In the late 19th century, there was a woman in London name Ruth Beliville who sold time.
25 Apr 2020
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The Science of Fireworks
The Science of Fireworks
Fireworks are a display of color and chemistry. Everyone loves fireworks, especially astronomers. Find out why.
1 Jul 2016
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How Fireflies Make New Medicines
How Fireflies Make New Medicines
Fireflies light up the summertime night, but the glowing molecules inside them are also used by scientists to make new d... Read more
26 Jun 2016
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Can We Make A Transporter?
Can We Make A Transporter?
Lots of technologies on Star Trek have become a reality. But what is missing is the transporter. Lawrence Krauss, physic... Read more
19 Jun 2016
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Making Ketchup Hurry Up
Making Ketchup Hurry Up
Ketchup takes a long time to come out of the bottle. Fortunately, science has a few answers for how to help ketchup hurr... Read more
12 Jun 2016
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ZOMBEES
ZOMBEES
Honeybees are turning into zombie bees after a small fly injects a parasite into them. Scientists are asking everyone to... Read more
5 Jun 2016
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