Thermodynamic spontaneity—whether a reaction can go—can be measured by changes in either of two parameters: entropy or free energy.

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We are a team of writers, experimenters and researchers providing you with the best advice with zero bias or partiality. Autumn Budget 2025: Employer NICs remain the same Following the UK Government’s ...

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New research has charted the major developmental stages in the brain’s wiring—from early-life pruning to late-life network breakdown—offering a new roadmap for how our brains evolve. Colored diffusion ...

The 2025 Formula 1 season is over, so attention turns to 2026 and why it will be a pivotal year for the sport. New car design rules in F1 almost certainly causes a shake-up to the pecking order. Sky ...