Why Do We Do Science?
Science is the systematic investigation of natural processes in order to understand it better. But, why do we do it? I am sure many High School students have asked this question. Why do I need to know that when I put a piece of magnesium in some acid in a test tube it fizzes? What [...]
Siestas Improve Your Memory
An article in the Economist summarises the results of research by scientists at the University of California into the effects of an afternoon nap, or siesta, on a person’s ability to learn information. It turns out that a nap of around an hour and a half actually improves your capacity to learn. Subjects that had [...]
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