Category Archives: IGCSE Science
The Birth of Modern Photography
By accident, Talbot discovered that an image could actually be achieved after a very short exposure time. More…
The Birth of Television
The first television sets cost about £100, the same price as a small car at the time. More…
What is Photosynthesis?
The term photosynthesis comes from the Greek words φῶς or phōs, which means “light”, and σύνθεσις, or synthesis, which means “putting together.” Photosynthesis takes place within plants; particularly within the delicate mesophyll tissue, that makes up part of the leaves … More…
The History of The Periodic Table
The Periodic Table was first introduced by the Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleev. Originally from Siberia, Mendeleev studied science at St Petersburg University, where he graduated as a chemist in 1856. By 1863 he was a Professor of Chemistry. Mendeleev first … More…
The Science of the Winter Solstice
On December 21st at 6.30 a.m. the Sun will rise exactly between two specific pillars at the Temple at Karnak, North Luxor, Egypt. It has done this once every year for the last 3000 years, ever since the temple was … More…