Latest articles by Tim Sharp
Periodic table of elements: How it works and who created it
The Periodic Table, first created by Dmitri Mendeleev, organizes all of the known elements in an informative array.
What is an atom? Facts about the building blocks of the universe
Reference Atoms are the building blocks of matter and were created after the Big Bang. They are the smallest unit of an element that still retains its properties.
All About Apples: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts and History
An apple a day may really keep the doctor away, as these fruits are low in calories and high in fiber, have only a trace of sodium and no fat.
Facts About Malaysia Flight 370: Passengers, Crew & Aircraft
The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has been suspended. Here are some facts about the passengers, crew, aircraft and airline.
Facts About Oganesson (Element 118)
Properties, sources and uses of oganesson, Element 118, formerly called ununoctium.
Facts About Tennessine (Element 117)
Properties, sources and uses of tennessine, element 117, formerly called ununseptium.
Facts About Moscovium (Element 115)
Properties, sources and uses of moscovium, element 115, formerly called ununpentium.
Facts About Nihonium (Element 113)
Properties, sources and uses of nihonium, element 113, formerly called ununtrium.
Rock City: Sandstone Concretions in Kansas
A park in central Kansas features giant spherical formations — a unique concentration of sandstone concretions.
Right to Privacy: Constitutional Rights & Privacy Laws
While not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, the right to privacy has been narrowly defined by case law and various statutes.
