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How Do Gaseous Planets Form?
The discovery of planets in distant planetary systems has changed our understanding of the formation of our Solar System
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The Codebreakers: Caesar Cipher
Julius Caesar is said to have used a substitution cipher to transmit messages to his army's commanders
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The Secret of Baking Soda
Baking soda is recommended for use as deodorant, toothpaste and stain remover. Does it actually do all these, and if so - how?
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The Chemistry of Gel Nail Polish
What are the differences between regular and gel nail polish, why is there a need for a UV lamp, and what one should be careful about?
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Storehouses of Heredity - The Chormosomes
A human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes - what is their structure and function?
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The Cell’s Production Line
The Endoplasmic Reticulum and the Golgi produce proteins and fat molecules, dispatching them to their destinations
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'Catching Waves' on Land - Land Sickness
Why do we sometimes continue to feel as if we’re still on a boat even after having disembarked?
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Why do a Piano and a Guitar Sound Differently?
Why do musical instruments sound differently? It is the collection of frequencies and amplitudes that make up their sound
