Alexandra Franklin-Cheung

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Mountains © Getty

Mountains: a scientist’s guide to the tallest peaks on Earth and beyond

Why hasn’t tidal power taken off yet? © Alamy

Everyday science

Why hasn’t tidal power taken off yet?

How do deserts form? © Daniel Bright

How do deserts form?

Can space exploration be environmentally friendly? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Can space exploration be environmentally friendly?

How does solar energy actually work? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How does solar energy actually work?

Could we farm thunderstorms for power? © Dan Bright

Everyday science

Could we farm thunderstorms for power?

Is it possible to recycle plastics an infinite number of times? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Is it possible to recycle plastics an infinite number of times?

Does the Sun make a sound? © Getty

Will increased Sun activity make climate change worse?

How do thunderstorms form? © Getty Images

How do thunderstorms form?

Why is there a hurricane season? © InterNetwork Media/Getty Images

Why is there a hurricane season?

Where does soil come from? © Getty Images

Where does soil come from?

What does biodegradable plastic degrade into? © Getty Images

Everyday science

What does biodegradable plastic degrade into?

If global warming increases rainfall, could the extra clouds block sunlight and help cool the Earth? © Getty Images

If global warming increases rainfall, could the extra clouds block sunlight and help cool the Earth?

Are our pets bad for the environment? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Are our pets bad for the environment?

Is it true that you shouldn’t keep plants in the bedroom? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Is it true that you shouldn’t keep plants in the bedroom?