Learn about phlogiston theory in chemistry history. Discover what phlogiston is and how scientists discovered the true nature of combustion. Phlogiston Theory This entry was posted on December 6, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 13, 2025)
Learn how to calculate circle revolutions and the distance circles travel. Also discover the coin rotation paradox and its applications. Circle Revolutions and the Coin Rotation Paradox Recently updated ! This entry was posted on December 5, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 10, 2026)
Get arsenic facts. Learn about the element's properties, uses, and sources. Find out how arsenic poisoning works. Arsenic Facts – Element As or 33 This entry was posted on December 3, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on December 28, 2024)
Learn about piezoelectricity and the piezoelectric effect. Get examples of piezoelectric materials and learn how piezoelectricity works. Piezoelectricity and the Piezoelectric Effect This entry was posted on December 2, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 17, 2024)
Get the allele definition and examples in genetics. Learn about the difference between alleles and genes and their location on chromosomes. Allele Definition and Examples Recently updated ! This entry was posted on November 29, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 14, 2026)
Learn about blood types, including A, B, AB, O and Rh+ and Rh-. See which blood type is the universal donor and universal recipient. Blood Types – A, B, AB, O, Rh Recently updated ! This entry was posted on November 28, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 14, 2026)
Learn how to add fractions. Get step-by-step instructions and examples using simple and mixed fractions and one with negative numbers. How to Add Fractions This entry was posted on November 26, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 28, 2025)
Get facts about the element selenium, with symbol Se and atomic number 34. Learn about its properties, uses, health effects, and sources. Selenium Facts – Element Se or 34 This entry was posted on November 25, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 6, 2026)
Learn about mammals. Discover their characteristics, get examples, and learn about different orders of mammals. Mammals – Definition, Examples, Characteristics This entry was posted on November 22, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 30, 2026)