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St. Clair’s Campaign: The Path to Catastrophe, 1791
In the autumn of 1791, General St. Clair's expedition faced severe challenges: slow progress, supply shortages, low morale, and desertions. As his weakened force camped on exposed terrain near the Wabash River, unaware of the looming...
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Napoleon's Army Faces Overwhelming Austrian Assault
On June 13th, 1800, Napoleon confidently advanced toward Alessandria, believing the Austrians were retreating. However, Melas had concentrated 30,000 troops for a surprise attack. By the next day, French forces, heavily outnumbered and...
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Battle of Montebello: A Hard-Fought Victory
French General Lannes leads his advance guard in a fierce encounter at Montebello, initially unaware of the overwhelming Austrian force hidden by the terrain. Despite facing superior numbers and artillery, the timely arrival of...
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Napoleon's Bold March Through the Alps
Napoleon's daring Alpine offensive begins as the Army of the Reserve braves the treacherous Great St. Bernard Pass. Despite immense logistical challenges, the French advance swiftly into Italy, outmaneuvering Austrian forces and seizing...
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Lattice Energy Demystified: The Strength of Ionic Compounds
Lattice energy is the energy released when ions combine to form an ionic solid. Higher lattice energy indicates a stronger ionic bond and greater stability
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Battle of Ruspina, 46 BC Caesar's Civil War
Battle of Ruspina, 46 BC Caesar's Civil War
Science ABC
Science Of Kites: How Do Kites Fly?
Kites fly because of the aerodynamic forces of lift and drag. The difference in air pressure on the top and bottom of the kite creates lift. The drag is created by the friction of the air flowing around the kite. The lift balances the...
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Hawking Radiation Explained: What Exactly Was Stephen Hawking Famous For?
Hawking radiation was first discovered by English scientist Stephen Hawking in 1974. Prior to this discovery, our knowledge of black holes was very limited. It was believed that black holes were completely black and that they did not...
Science ABC
Why Did Korea Split into North Korea and South Korea?
Korea was split into North and South Korea after WWII when Japan surrendered its colonies to the US and Soviets. The US occupied the South, and the Soviets took the North, split along the 38th parallel. This division eventually led to...
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Why Are There Stones Along Railway Tracks?
The crushed stones that line railroad tracks are collectively called track ballast. More specifically, the track ballast constitutes the trackbed upon which sleepers or railroad ties are laid. As you may have seen, these stones are...
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Stationary
Not moving, completely at rest. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and key...
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Active transport
The use of energy to move particles across a cell membrane from a lower concentration to a higher concentration. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Buoyancy: The Forces That Determine Why Objects Float or Sink
Discover the forces at work underwater, which dictate why large boats float but small pebbles sink. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. The buoyant force is an upward-acting force determined by the weight of the displaced water. Ships...
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Rollercoasters
Journey through a rollercoaster ride to find out which forces are at work to create this theme-park thrill. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Rollercoasters do not have engines. Rollercoasters use forces. Electromagnets are used along...
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Hot Air Balloons
Hot air balloons rely on heat alone to keep them in the sky. How does this work? Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Hot air rises in cool air because it is less dense. The hot air within a hot air balloon creates the...
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Gas Laws
The air we breathe is made up of a mixture of gases. Discover the invisible forces of gas at work around us. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. The air we breathe is made up of gases including nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide. The...
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Aerodynamics in Cycling
The cutting edge bike and clothing designs that make cyclists more aerodynamic and can make the difference between winning and losing. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. A professional cyclist's main aim is to reduce air resistance. New...
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Pressure and Surface Area
Learn how surface area can affect the amount of pressure exerted, and why this is useful in life? Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Pressure is the amount of force acting on a set area. Pressure is measured in pascals. Pressure can be...
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Fighter Pilots: G-Force
Changes in acceleration pose an extreme risk for fighter pilots. Find out how they train to avoid blacking-out during flights. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Fighter pilots undergo training to allow them to cope with G-force....
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Friction in Curling
Forces play a huge role in the sport of curling. Discover how curlers manipulate friction as they compete. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Friction plays an important part in sports, including curling. Curlers use the power of...
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Solids, Liquids and Gases
What is the difference between solids, liquids and gases? How does each state behave? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. The kinetic theory of matter states that particles are in constant motion and there are forces of...
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Fold Mountains: Formation
Where are fold mountain ranges found on our planet? And how do the movements of tectonic plates affect their growth? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. A Fold mountain forms over millions of years by a process called orogeny....
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Newton's Laws of Motion
Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion explain how and why objects move as they do - the principles which underlie all of modern mechanics. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Sir Isaac Newton published his laws of motion in 1687. Every movement...
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Plastics and Polymers
Plastics are all made in a similar way, but can be manipulated to have very different functions. Discover how their properties are determined. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. Plastics are synthetic materials called...