Origin of Spectacular Sunsets
What is the origin of spectacular sunsets? Have you ever wondered why sunsets can be such a powerful combination of red, orange and yellow colours? There is some science related to this phenomenon. The starting point is to remember that white light from the Sun consists of a range of wavelengths. Each wavelength corresponds to a colour, […]
Lichens as Indicators of Air Quality
You don’t need expensive equipment to do research into air pollution. Lichens are good indicators of air quality…..Lichens consist of two organisms living together in harmony, supporting each other’s needs in order to survive. This is commonly called a symbiotic association. The fungus part of the lichen provides the alga with water and minerals. The water and minerals are absorbed from the surrounding base support of the lichen. […]
Environment : How Green is YOUR School ?
Just how many schools have adopted a policy that addresses many of the issues raised in lessons regarding Green Issues? Far too few, if research is to be accepted…. Make no mistake, from 2006, European legislation required all schools to make public details their energy consumption! Some schools have started to do what […]
A-Level Physics Revision : Capacitors
Here is the very latest revision quiz/questions for A-Level Physics Capacitors : http://www.e-physics.org.uk/quizzes/capacitors