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The Four Forces Of Flight

Behind the seemingly effortless motion of an aircraft lies a complex interplay of four forces.


Equations

Our Most Famous Mathematical Equations

In terms of fame, there are three big equations, derived from Einstein, Pythagoras, and Newton…


1984

1984: A Book Recommendation For March

Orwell’s dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever.


STEM

STEM: Britain’s Brightest

To mark British Science Week, from the 8th to the 17th of March, let’s shine a light on some of the greatest contemporary British minds in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.


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Re-Imagining Romance

The following novels and films prove that just because romantic love doesn’t always win, it doesn’t mean they are any less powerful.


Leap Year

Leap Year Traditions Around The World

La Bougie du Sapeur is a French satirical newspaper that is only published on the 29th of February.


Elements

The Rarest Of Elements

According to the Natural History Museum, the rarest elements in the Earth’s crust are the platinum group metals, existing up to 3000 km below the surface.


World Thinking Day

World Thinking Day

World Thinking Day has its roots in the Guiding and Scouting movement, but there is no reason why all of us couldn’t spend a bit more time thinking.


Language

The Language Of Shakespeare

In the light of his relatively low level of education, Shakespeare’s impact on the English language is still more extraordinary.


Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison became a household name, earning him the title of ‘The Wizard of Menlo Park’, which was his own “invention factory”.


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