Numbers are represented using different number systems depending on their application. For example, numbers within computers use binary or hexadecimal. How do these different number systems work, and how can numbers be converted between them?
Data structures are important programming tools that provide essential help in solving complex computing problems. Here we focus on the tree data structure: how it works, its advantages or disadvantages and some of its common uses. C++ sample code is also included.
Why are high-energy particle accelerators, such as the LHC at CERN, required to study modern particle physics? What are the different types of particle accelerators? Do particle accelerators have other benefits to society outside of scientific research? This article explores these questions.
Data structures are important programming tools that provide essential help in solving complex computing problems. Here we focus on the stack and queue data structures: how they work, their advantages or disadvantages and some of their common uses. C++ sample code is also included.
Data structures are important programming tools that provide essential help in solving complex computing problems. Here we focus on the array data structure: how it works, its advantages or disadvantages and some of its common uses. C++ sample code is also included.
Data structures are important programming tools that provide essential help in solving complex computing problems. Here, we focus on the linked list data structure: how it works, its advantages or disadvantages and some of its common uses. C++ sample code is also included.
The Standard Model is a particle physics theory that tries to describe the fundamental building blocks of our universe. It does this by categorising the different types of elementary subatomic particles and the forces that can occur between them.
A list of the key equations for A-level physics, all equations are explained to improve understanding and units are defined. Specifically targeted at the AQA physics syllabus.
A list of the key equations for AS-level physics, all equations are explained to improve understanding and units are defined. Specifically targeted at the AQA physics syllabus.
This is a short summary of the key dates, facts and events of the end of the first world war (1917-1918).
A description of the historic oil drop experiment that was performed by Robert Millikan to determine the electrical charge of the electron. Included is a diagram of the apparatus used and a discussion of the forces acting on the oil droplets.
In 1905, Albert Einstein announced his genius to the world by publishing four groundbreaking papers in physics. Explore the ideas he put forth during his miracle year.
Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity explains how space and time are intrinsically linked. Learn all about this revolutionary physics theory.
An explanation of the protocol for quantum teleportation, a quantum computing technique that allows qubits to be sent over large distances.
The study of exoplanets is a relatively new field of astronomy. There are four main methods used by astronomers to discover new exoplanets: direct imaging, the radial velocity method, astrometry and gravitational microlensing.
Nuclear power plants are based on the energy produced by nuclear fission. What is nuclear fission, and what are the components within a reactor that enable and control the unstable fission process?
Read for a month-by-month summary of the key dates, facts and events in the middle of World War I (1915–1916).
There are three main types of nuclear radiation. What causes this radiation to be produced? What are the dangers and uses of nuclear radiation?
A short summary of the key dates, facts, and events in the build-up to and the first year of the First World War (1914).
Dark matter is currently an unsolved problem within physics. What dark matter is made up of is a complete mystery. How do scientists know that dark matter really exists?
This is a summary of the Franck-Hertz experiment and how it helped to demonstrate the early quantum theory. Explanations are given for the apparatus used and the graphs that are obtained from the experiment.
A neutrino is a unique type of subatomic particle that is more mysterious than the other more well known particles. How were they discovered and what are their possible uses in the future?
A list of the best video games that have ever been released. This includes games from the current generation as well as games from older consoles.
Physics aims to give elegant explanations for the phenomena observed within our universe. These explanations are encoded in the mathematical language of equations. What are the most important and beautiful equations in physics?
Quantum computing is a new type of computation based upon the physics of quantum mechanics. What are the basic principles that are utilised by a quantum computer? Can we actually build a quantum computer, and what could it used for in the future?
This quick guide to the basics of the multiplayer version of "Battlefield One" will help players new to the "Battlefield" series.
Consistency, the holy grail of darts, three darts thrown the same way and landing on a metaphorical pin head and then repeated again... Very few people will reach this level but there are some ways to get closer to it.