Alexandra Franklin-Cheung

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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?

Why are there two layers of clouds? © Dan Bright

Why are there two layers of clouds?

Is it true that the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans don’t mix? © Getty Images

Is it true that the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans don’t mix?

What would have happened if we’d carried on using CFCs? © Getty Images

What would have happened if we’d carried on using CFCs?

Does the carbon dioxide released from fizzy drinks affect the atmosphere? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Does the carbon dioxide released from fizzy drinks affect the atmosphere?