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Get Acquainted With the Red Planet Through These Facts About Mars

Nov 18, 2024 - Emily Newton

It’s the final inner planet and named after the Roman god of war. Here are some interesting facts about Mars. What fact surprised you?

aluminum beer cans on ice

Basic Metals: Everyday Uses

Nov 18, 2024 - Emily Newton

Metal is everywhere, and today we’re going to take a closer look at the basic metals. Also known as poor metals, you probably encounter quite a few of these in your daily life.

gold is one of the most common transition metals

Everyday Uses of Transition Metals

Nov 16, 2024 - Emily Newton

You encounter metals every single day, and chances are, the majority of the ones you encounter are the transition metals. What are transition metals?

magnesium is the alkaline earth element found in sparklers

Everyday Uses of Alkaline Earth Metals

Nov 6, 2024 - Emily Newton

We use different types of metals every day. Find out what elements make up the alkaline earth metals, and where might you encounter them in your daily life.

borax soap is one everyday use of alkali elements

Everyday Uses of Alkali Metals

Oct 29, 2024 - Emily Newton

What are alkali metals? Where might you encounter them in your everyday life? Here’s a quick refresher on Group 1 of the periodic table of elements.

25 Solar System Facts: The Ultimate Guide to Our Solar System

Oct 29, 2024 - Emily Newton

Let’s take a look at our closest stellar neighbors. Here are some fantastic solar system facts that you might not have known.

its important to reduce equipment downtime of key medical equipment in a hospital

Strategies to Minimize Equipment Downtime in Critical Healthcare Settings

Oct 25, 2024 - Emily Newton

Minimizing equipment downtime is crucial for protecting patients and health care operations. Learn how to find and prevent the causes of downtime. With proactive measures, health care facilities can deliver more effective care.

The Types of Chemical Bonds and Their Effects on Scientific Progress

Oct 24, 2024 - Ellie Gabel

Stable chemical compounds form due to the types of chemical bonds between at least two atoms. This overview explains each one and how chemists can impact science by learning more about these bonds. What Is…

Fly Closer to the Sun With These Facts About Mercury

Oct 23, 2024 - Emily Newton

What do you know about the planets in our solar system? Keep reading to learn interesting facts about Mercury, the closest planet to the sun.

interesting picture of planet Earth

The Blue Planet Exposed: 10 Facts About Earth That Will Blow Your Mind

Oct 23, 2024 - Emily Newton

We continue our journey across the solar system to discuss some interesting facts about Earth. What makes our own planet so interesting? Learn more now!

Earth’s Mysterious Neighbor: Unveiling 10 Intriguing Facts About Venus 

Oct 22, 2024 - Emily Newton

Our tour of the solar system continues with Venus. Here are some facts about Venus every budding astronomy enthusiast should know.

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Understanding Units for Thermal Energy: Joules, Btus and More

Oct 17, 2024 - Emily Newton

Understanding standard units of measure is key to informed decision-making and understanding scientific research. However, they’re not always as straightforward as one might think. The units for thermal energy, for example, can get complicated. Different…