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    Hibernation

    The Science Of Hibernation

    The arctic ground squirrel exhibits the most extreme example of the hibernation adaptation, cooling its body to sub-freezing temperatures.


    Crichton

    Masters Of Their Craft: Michael Crichton

    By taking a tip or too from one of the greats, you can bring out the best in yourself.


    Fireworks

    The Chemistry Of Fireworks

    The vibrant colours you see in fireworks are not random; they are carefully engineered by including different metal salts and metal oxides.


    Data Mining

    The Ethics Of Data Mining

    Data mining raises the question of who owns the data collected and is therefore responsible for its safeguarding.


    Vampires

    Fangs And Fiction

    What’s so gripping about vampires?


    The Salem Witch Trials

    The People Of The Salem Witch Trials

    Church pastor William Stoughton presided over all trials, despite having no official legal training, and allowed a multitude of unethical practices to take place in the courtroom.


    Rings

    Where Did Saturn’s Rings Go?

    By March 2025, the rings are set to appear side-on with Earth, meaning they will ‘vanish’ from our viewpoint.


    Ghosts

    Is There A Science To Ghosts?

    That spooky feeling in a supposedly haunted house might not be due to a ‘ghost’, but rather an explainable occurrence of infrasound!


    The Battle of Agincourt

    The Battle Of Agincourt

    King Henry V, who was known for his military strategy, ability to inspire troops and build morale, led the English side.


    The Enlightenment

    The Enlightenment

    Enlightenment thinkers also sought to challenge the idea of unchecked power that resided in authorities such as monarchies.