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Feynman Diagrams (Part 1)
Feynman Diagrams (1) In Diagram A : This shows the strong interaction . A proton and neutron are attracted together by the exchange of a neutral pion. In Diagram B : This shows the electromagnetic interaction. Two electrons repel each other by the exchange of a virtual photon. In Diagram C :...
19 Jan, 2024
Feynman Diagrams (Part 2)
In Diagram E : This represents electron capture. A proton captures an electron and becomes a neutron and an electron neutrino. In Diagram F : This represents a neutrino-neutron collision. A neutron absorbs a neutrino and forms a proton and an electron. In Diagram G : This represents an...
19 Jan, 2024
Resources for Cambridge Technicals : Level 2: UNIT 1: Science of the Earth
Here are some resources for Cambridge Science Technicals : level 2: UNIT 1: Science of the Earth Tectonics Blog Restless Earth Magnetic stripes on the floor (simulation) Magnetic Patterns: Ocean Floor Plotting The San Andreas Fault Constructing Earthquake-Proof Buildings All about...
24 Dec, 2023
Pros and Cons of Renewable Energy
Here are some useful articles relating to pros and cons of renewable energy General: http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/pros-and-cons-of-renewable-energy.php http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=001792 ...
21 Dec, 2023
NEW Flipbook: GCSE Sociology Revision Notes .... Gender
Here is the latest presentation :at GCSE Sociology Revision : Gender
17 Dec, 2023
Open Educational Resources
Open educational resources (OER) are teaching and learning materials freely available online for everyone to use. Here is a network that brings together 41,953 Open Educational Resources, tools for sharing curriculum with the world, and news and training on the brave new world of open...
17 Dec, 2023
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....
17 Dec, 2023
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...
17 Dec, 2023
Material Choices (Websites)
Lesson C2.10 http://www.rsc.org/Education/Teachers/Resources/Alchemy/index2.htm https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/27552/alchemy (download) Lesson C2.12.2 http://science.howstuffworks.com/nanotechnology3.htm https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zpvfk2p/revision/2
17 Dec, 2023
The Earth in the Universe (Websites)
Lesson P1.6 http://www.open2.net/sciencetechnologynature/worldaroundus/toolkit/ukmap2.html Lesson P1.7 Alfred Wegener - Wikipedia Continental Drift Lesson P1.9 http://www.iris.edu/seismon/ Lesson P1 Cover B http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake ...
17 Dec, 2023
Earthquakes : What can be done to reduce the effects ?
(This article was based on an earthquake in 2005) Another major earthquake in 2005 killed over 19,000 of people in Pakistan, and over 42,000 have been estimated to be injured. Information about the most recent earthquakes can be found at https://www.worlddata.info/earthquakes.php What can be...
17 Dec, 2023
NEW : latest GCSE Physics Revision Quiz : Light and Sound
The latest GCSE Physics Revision Quiz is now available ...Light and Sound http://e-physics.org.uk/quizzes/lightandsound/
17 Dec, 2023
Decoding the Universe: The Great Math Mystery
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoding_the_Universe Digital Physics: Decoding the Universe
16 Dec, 2023
Is Everything We Know About The Universe Wrong ?
https://topdocumentaryfilms.com/is-everything-we-know-about-the-universe-wrong/ https://academic.oup.com/astrogeo/article/51/5/5.14/206810 This what we don't know about the Universe
16 Dec, 2023
Global Matters: Politics
Global Matters Geopolitics World Politics Review
16 Dec, 2023
Global Business Matters: LSBF
London School of Business and Finance Blog: http://blog.lsbf.org.uk/
16 Dec, 2023
Ending Extreme Poverty
Ending Poverty Ending Extreme Poverty 8 world-changing solutions to ending poverty
16 Dec, 2023
Links for Waste Articles/Videos
Waste management (UK) 8 Ways to Reduce Waste How to deal with our Waste-Full World Shocking facts about global waste problem Global Garbage Crisis
16 Dec, 2023
Nutrition : Websites
British Nutritrion foundation Digestion animation (Download) Food and nutrition Health and Nutrition ...
16 Dec, 2023
Classification: Websites
Classification of Animals : The Complete Guide Animal Classification Classification Classification of Living Things (KS4) ...
16 Dec, 2023
KS3 Electricity Links
Electricity Current electricity Blobz guide to electric circuits ...
16 Dec, 2023
Inheritance : Websites
Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Genetic Inheritance Inheritance, Variation and Evolution (2) Genes and Inheritance A monster story DNA song ...
16 Dec, 2023
Acids and Alkalis : Websites
Acids, Bases and Salts Acids and alkalis Better hair through chemistry The acid test ...
16 Dec, 2023
Resources for Cambridge Technicals : Science Level 2 : UNIT 3: Research and Development in Science
The Scientific Method Research and Development News Sciencedaily.com Research and Development : Strategies Stem cells - the future: an introduction to iPS cells [video] Stem Cell Research: Updates Stem Cell Resources (for teaching) Plastics : Future Performance Electronic E-Skin ...
16 Dec, 2023
Top Places to Visit
Top Places to Visit Top places to visit in Arizona…… 1. Grand Canyon 3. Route 66 4. The Heard Museum (Phoenix) 5. The Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff 6. Saguaro National Park near Tucson 7. Boyce Thompson Arboretum 8. Apache Trail 9. Arizona Science Center 10. The Phoenix...
16 Dec, 2023