Question: How does baking powder actually work as a raising agent and what is it made from? Answer:…
Science
What causes Background Radiation?
Question: What causes background radiation and where does it come from? Answer: BR which is a low-intensity form…
What is Ricin made from?
Question: What is the is poison Ricin made from? Answer: Ricin is found naturally in castor beans and…
How Did Mars’ Moons Get Their Names?
How did the two moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos get their names? The two Martian moons Phobos…
How Many Moons are there in the Solar System?
Question: In total, how many moons are there in our solar system? Answer: Adding up all the moons…
What is the Study of Insects Called?
What is the name for the study of insects? The scientific term for the study of insects is…
How did Asteroid 2012 DA14 get it’s name?
Question: Why is the 2012 DA14 Asteroid called that? What does the 2012 DA14 stand for? Answer: The…
Watch Prof Brian Cox’s A Night with the Stars
For those who may have missed the original broadcast or if you wish to see it again, here…
Wonders of Life Episode 1 – What is Life?
In episode 1 of BBC’s Wonders of Life, Brian Cox poses the question What is Life? The professor…
Top Astronomical Events in 2013
Here are the key dates and events all astronomers and stargazers need to look out for over the…