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GCSE Physics! Learn the shape of the orbitals formed by planets, moons and comets by visiting us online! Download the free worksheet! #gcses2020 #physics #astrology

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Did you know.. Robert Hooke (discover of the elastic limit and the person who coined the term 'cells') kept a diary of his orgasms, which he'd note using the Pisces symbol. #science #facts #physics #scicomm

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Did you know.. Enzymes are catalysts which speed up reactions inside our bodies. An enzyme known as phosphatase catalyses a reaction in less than ten milliseconds. Without the enzyme, the reaction would take one trillion years. #science #facts #scicomm

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Did you know.. the Eiffel tower is about 6 inches taller in summer compared to winter. This is because the particles in metal move apart and expand as they gain heat energy. Learn more about solids, liquids and gases by visiting us online. #facts #science

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Revise the carbon cycle and other GCSE biology topics by visiting our website https://t.co/xY7fsuoi10. Download free revision worksheets, watch tutorial videos and book tuition! #gcse #revision #tutorials

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Did you know.. an ancient Japanese swordsmith accidentally knocked molybdenum onto the samurai sword he was making. The alloyed sword was stronger, harder and (apparently) able to slice through a body in a single stroke. Learn more about alloys by visiting us online! #facts

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Did you know.. a type of octopus called the paper nautilus loses an arm every time it has sex. It reproduces by scooping sperm into one of its tentacles which detaches from its body and floats away in search of a female. #octopus #facts #science

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Did you know that the Natural History museum has named a new species of beetle after Greta Thunberg? The beetle is less than 1 mm long and has been named Nelloptodes gretae after the young environmental campaigner. #facts #environment #beetle

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How are physicists similar to surfers? They both have fun with waves! Revise the properties of waves by visiting us online and downloading a free revision worksheet. #gcses2020 #physics

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Did you know.. diving birds are aware of the refraction of light as it enters water. They dive at a 90 degree angle so the light is not refracted and the birds are exactly where they appear to be. Image: SWNS #physics #facts

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New study shows that painting stripes on cows reduces fly bites by confusing their motion detection. An eco-friendly alternative to pesticides? #science #Pesticides

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Did you know.. the human retina contains about 120 million rod cells which allow us to detect light? Learn about the different parts of the eye by visiting us online! Download worksheets and book tuition!

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Did you know.. snakes are able to detect infrared radiation, allowing them to sneak up on their prey in the dark. Certain types of snakes have an organ between their eyes able to detect minuscule changes in infrared radiation given off by their warm-blooded prey #Science

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Did you know.. the reason a siren changes pitch is because the sound waves from a moving source become closer together, changing the wavelength as it moves. Learn more about the Doppler effect by visiting us online! #PhysicsFactlet #gcse2020

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Did you know.. a compound called luminol lights up when it binds to haemoglobin and is used to detect cleaned-up blood at crime scenes. It the same molecule used by fireflies to attract mates. Find more facts by visiting us online! #sciencefacts

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If the Sun suddenly stopped burning and producing light, it would take a full eight minutes and seventeen seconds for us to notice. This is the time it takes for the light rays emitted by the Sun to reach us when travelling at the speed of light. #facts

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Did you know.. this sea slug uses the chloroplasts from the plants it eats and incorporates them into its own cells? Visit us online to learn more about organelles! Photo from https://t.co/XuNx1AwjL0 #sciencefacts

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How well do you know the respiratory system? Visit us online to learn more about gas exchange and download our revision worksheets! #ScienceIsWonderful #biology #gcses2019

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GCSE Physics fact of the day: lightning is caused by static electricity in clouds. A spark occurs when increased voltage causes electrons to jump to earth. Learn more by visiting us online!