How did Rutherford Discover the Nucleus?

Tracking the composition of matter

Table of Contents In the early 18th century, the atom was considered indivisible. But we know that atoms can be further divided into protons, neutrons, and electrons. JJ Thomson and Ernst Rutherford proved that the atom is divisible by their discovery of the electron and the nucleus. So, how did […]

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Table of Contents In the early 18th century, the atom was considered indivisible. But we know that atoms can be further divided into protons, neutrons, and electrons. JJ Thomson and Ernst Rutherford proved that the atom is divisible by their discovery of the electron and the nucleus. So, how did

The Mineral That Shaped Human History

Volcanic gases can form salt

Did you know that a mineral you eat every day was once so rare, it was worth its weight in gold? Wish you lived in those days? Think again. Wars were fought over it, people were enslaved to mine it, and thousands died without it. Is your salt shaker worth

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Did you know that a mineral you eat every day was once so rare, it was worth its weight in gold? Wish you lived in those days? Think again. Wars were fought over it, people were enslaved to mine it, and thousands died without it. Is your salt shaker worth

Why Does Spicy Food Make You Sweat?

spicy food make you sweat

You just opened a fresh bag of flaming hot Cheetos and started mindlessly munching on it. After a while, you feel sweat trickling down your forehead even though the room is at your usual 65 degrees. Is it the Hot Cheetos? The answer is yes. Spicy food can make us

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You just opened a fresh bag of flaming hot Cheetos and started mindlessly munching on it. After a while, you feel sweat trickling down your forehead even though the room is at your usual 65 degrees. Is it the Hot Cheetos? The answer is yes. Spicy food can make us

Would You Wear These Fungus Clothes?

Fungus

What is a fungus? These are organisms that include yeasts and molds as well as mushrooms. Like plants, fungi cells have a rigid wall around them. However, there are differences between the cell wall of a plant and that of a fungus. The cell wall of plants is mostly made

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What is a fungus? These are organisms that include yeasts and molds as well as mushrooms. Like plants, fungi cells have a rigid wall around them. However, there are differences between the cell wall of a plant and that of a fungus. The cell wall of plants is mostly made

Ant Robots: Swarms of Ants Have Inspired Robots

Ant Robots

Why choose ants as an inspiration for designing robots?​ It is often said that humans are social animals. But have you ever wondered if there are other animals that are known for their social behavior? Yes, there are! Ants, termites, bees, butterflies, and moths are all especially social animals. This

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Why choose ants as an inspiration for designing robots?​ It is often said that humans are social animals. But have you ever wondered if there are other animals that are known for their social behavior? Yes, there are! Ants, termites, bees, butterflies, and moths are all especially social animals. This

How Do Fireworks Work: The Art and Science Behind It

Fireworks

I’ve always been fascinated by fireworks and how cool they look exploding up in the sky in different colors and shapes, especially when they are perfectly timed with the music. It all combines together to make for a really magical experience. Read on to learn all about the history, engineering, art, and science of fireworks.

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I’ve always been fascinated by fireworks and how cool they look exploding up in the sky in different colors and shapes, especially when they are perfectly timed with the music. It all combines together to make for a really magical experience. Read on to learn all about the history, engineering, art, and science of fireworks.

How Bioluminescence Creates Glowing Ocean Waves?

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https://youtu.be/sE6GB4i2TxE Glowing colourful light underwater looks like magic, but like most things, it can be explained with science. These colours are created by tiny single-cell organisms called dinoflagellates. These unique little creatures can be found across the world, some feast on sunlight, others on fellow organisms. Not all of them

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https://youtu.be/sE6GB4i2TxE Glowing colourful light underwater looks like magic, but like most things, it can be explained with science. These colours are created by tiny single-cell organisms called dinoflagellates. These unique little creatures can be found across the world, some feast on sunlight, others on fellow organisms. Not all of them

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