Learn about active and passive immunity. Get the definition and examples of each type of immunity and discover the differences between them. Active vs Passive Immunity – Definition and Differences This entry was posted on December 31, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 13, 2024)
Learn about escape velocity in physics. Get the escape velocity definition and formula and see the speeds for the Earth, Moon, and planets. Escape Velocity Definition and Formula This entry was posted on December 30, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 16, 2026)
Get interesting niobium facts. Learn about the properties, uses, sources, and abundance of element Nb with atomic number 41. Niobium Facts – Element Nb or Atomic Number 41 This entry was posted on December 27, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 28, 2024)
Learn about organelles in cell biology. Get the organelle definition and learn about their structure and function in plant and animal cells. Organelles – Definition, List, and Functions This entry was posted on December 26, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 19, 2026)
Learn whether oxygen is flammable. Discover the difference between flammable materials and oxidizers and perform a demonstration. Is Oxygen Flammable? This entry was posted on December 24, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on December 29, 2023)
Learn how hot the Sun is and take a look at the temperature range for different parts of our favorite star. How Hot Is the Sun? Sun Temperature This entry was posted on December 13, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 11, 2026)
Learn about leukocytes or white blood cells. Discover the five main types and learn about their functions in the immune system. Leukocytes or White Blood Cells This entry was posted on December 12, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 14, 2025)
Get terbium facts. Discover the appearance, properties, uses, and sources of this interesting rare earth metal. Terbium Facts – Element Tb or Number 65 This entry was posted on December 10, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on December 19, 2023)
Learn about the law of conservation of mass. Discover when it does and does not apply and get examples in chemistry and biology. Law of Conservation of Mass This entry was posted on December 9, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on November 18, 2025)