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You don't have to be an expert engineer to know that most metals are good conductors of electricity. You likely know they are also often great conductors of heat. Their conductivity means they are used in various electrical technologies, but why is this so? Have you ever wondered why metals are such good...
Meteorology is the study of weather, usually for the purposes of forecasting. However, it encompasses a large group of scientific disciplines and is often used in a more general sense of weather studies. For this reason, using the term ‘meteorological’ often refers specifically to something related to...
Paleontology is a scientific field concerned with the study of life. It not only encompasses an interesting past, but also a hopeful, more intriguing future. Some people believe that it is related to the study of fossil fuels, but in reality, it is richer and more imbued. It is a combination of several studies,...
The octet rule in chemistry is a chemical rule that explains the rules of atoms, electrons and their forms. It was formulated by a man named Gilbert N. Lewis through a theory based on a cubical atoms. Everything within our planet is made up of atoms, and it is interesting to understand how they work....
Hydroponics describe a method of growing plants without soil. This practice is mainly used for sustainability and conservation. Plants can be grown hydroponically by everyone, as well as for large-scale production purposes.
In order to grow, a plant needs light, water and nutrients. Etymologically, the...
For many, the main function of flowers is to look pretty. Sitting in your grandmother's favorite vase and making even the dankest of rooms that little bit brighter, flowers are beautiful. Their aesthetic appeal, however, is not just for us humans. Their attractiveness is behind their main function as they...
According to recent researches, one hour of solar energy given by the sun is enough to meet the Earth’s energy requirements for as long as one year. Solar panels need to be installed in order to convert solar energy into electricity, and these are the shining beacons that are expected to lead the world...
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