Posted: September 1, 2023
Algebra can seem confusing – as you are using letters as well as numbers. But before you start revising – have a look at some fun facts about words. Did
Posted: August 25, 2023
Eukaryotic cells can look very different from each other, depending on what their function is. Cells will become specialised, have a wide range of different jobs, and behave in many
Posted: August 18, 2023
An important part of homeostasis is to control our blood sugar levels. But is it just humans who like sweet things? Many humans have a sweet tooth, and some say
Posted: August 11, 2023
Homeostasis is the regulation of conditions in the body, such as temperature. Unlike us, animals are not able to curl up under a blanket with a hot water bottle when
Posted: August 4, 2023
The study of genetics is fascinating, and there are some very rare and unusual genetic diseases and disorders. Mutations can also take place which can sometimes lead to some peculiar
Posted: July 28, 2023
Reproduction is vital for all living things. Over the years, plants have adapted and evolved in some very unusual ways in order to reproduce. They will even trick and trap
Posted: July 21, 2023
There are many transition metals, with many different uses, one of which is titanium. Titanium is the 9th most abundant element in the Earth’s crust – and can be found
Posted: July 14, 2023
Algebra uses letters – and letters and words can be fascinating!! According to the Guinness Book of Records, “set” is the word in English which has the most meanings. Apparently
Posted: July 7, 2023
Microscopes have been around for hundreds of years, with the earliest known as “flea glasses” because they were used to observe insects. Insects certainly come in all shapes and sizes
Posted: June 30, 2023
DNA contains the genetic instructions for the development and functioning of a living organism. While there are billions of people in the world, each one unique , we actually share
Posted: June 23, 2023
Cells are the building blocks of living organisms, and most of them are so small you cannot see them without a microscope. In 2015, scientists managed to capture detailed microscopy
Posted: June 16, 2023
As you will learn in school, different chemical reactions have different rates of reaction, which you need to know how to measure. But have you heard of these weird, wonderful,
Posted: June 9, 2023
While studying covalent bonding in your science lessons, you will be familiar with graphite, and we have all heard of diamonds. But how much do you know about different gemstones?
Posted: June 2, 2023
In science lessons you will learn that metals and non-metals form salts through ionic bonding. We all use salt in cooking, to flavour our food. Why not read some fun
Posted: May 26, 2023
During chemical reactions two or more different substances or elements mix together. They then undergo some sort of chemical change to become a different substance altogether. However, chemicals are also one
Posted: May 19, 2023
If you are taking your GCSE Chemistry exam next week, you may be revising moles and calculations. The concept of moles in chemistry can be tricky. Unlike the moles found
Posted: May 12, 2023
Sequences are everywhere, but before you revise the quadratic nth term, let us continue travelling through the history of maths. Back in Ancient Egypt, around 1550 B.C, a scholar named
Posted: May 5, 2023
Trigonometry, like many areas of Maths and Science, was founded by an Ancient Greek mathematician. However, to continue our history of Mathematics we must travel even further back in time!
Posted: April 28, 2023
Before you start revising how to complete simultaneous equations -have you ever wondered how and why Maths even came about? The word mathematics actually comes from the Greek language. It
Posted: April 21, 2023
Before you settle down to revise the Physics Required Practicals, including those about electricity, check out some of these fascinating facts about electricity. Thales of Miletus, a Greek philosopher, noticed
Posted: April 14, 2023
One of the required practicals you need to know is all about temperature changes. But before you start revising – how much do you know about temperatures? Differences in temperature
Posted: April 7, 2023
Knowing how to work with speed and velocity is important for your GCSE exams – and you could probably name some of the fastest animals in the world. But how
Posted: March 31, 2023
How much do you know about magnetism and electromagnetism? The Earth itself is a large magnet. The inner and outer core are made of metal, mostly iron, with some nickel.
Posted: March 24, 2023
Homeostasis is the regulation of a constant internal environment. Some of the internal conditions we regulate include blood glucose, body temperature and water content. The kidneys are a vital part
Posted: March 17, 2023
While you are learning about how enzymes work in human digestive systems, have a look at the interesting eating habits of some other animals! The Japanese Macaque is one of
Posted: March 10, 2023
Most of you will have heard about Pythagoras, a very famous Ancient Greek philosopher in your Maths lessons. But before you settle down to find out how to work with
Posted: March 3, 2023
As you will have learned in science lessons, many chemical reactions are reversible. In these reactions, there is both a forward reaction and a reverse reaction. In closed systems, eventually
Posted: February 24, 2023
We all know that algebra uses letters. But there are many more fun things that can be done with letters. For example….playing scrabble! An architect named Alfred Butts invented the
Posted: February 17, 2023
The circulatory system isn’t just about the heart. It includes all of the blood vessels which carry the blood around the body. Different animals have very different systems. The cockroach,
Posted: February 10, 2023
As you will know from your science lessons, the central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. The brain is a fascinating organ – one which we still
Posted: February 3, 2023
Shapes are all around us – some we will be familiar with. We expect buildings to be a certain shape, usually rectangular, cylindrical, or circular. There are, however, some very
Posted: January 27, 2023
Before you learn all about covalent bonding, have a look at these amazing compounds and what they can do! Scientists are creating and discovering fascinating new materials all the time.
Posted: January 20, 2023
You will learn all about ionic bonding in your Chemistry lessons. But before you start counting electrons – read about some animals which form incredibly strong bonds! Elephants are well
Posted: January 13, 2023
We all learn about angles in our Maths lessons. But did you know that the Angles were also invaders from the Danish-German border who defeated Roman led Britain back in
Posted: January 6, 2023
We all need to learn about fractions when we are at school. But before you start practising – check out some of these amazing facts about numbers. Let’s start with
Posted: December 23, 2022
The science we learn at school, including Newton’s Laws, tell us that it is impossible for Santa to deliver presents to all the children in the world! Imagine the speed
Posted: December 16, 2022
Plants are vital for life – without photosynthesis taking place, we would all be very hungry. And we would miss out on all those sprouts with our Christmas dinner! However,
Posted: December 9, 2022
There are about 700 enzymes active in the human body, some of which we need to digest our food. If only Santa Claus had a few more – he is
Posted: December 2, 2022
Protein synthesis is very important. The human body contains about 100,000 different types of protein. The body needs protein to grow, heal, and carry about nearly every chemical reaction in
Posted: November 25, 2022
Terminal velocity, as you will learn in your science lessons, is the constant speed a free- falling object reaches, once resistance prevents it accelerating. If you are travelling at terminal
