Welcome to Science Explained On these pages you can learn about the exciting things going on in the world of science. Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of nature and the universe will find this website useful.

Hi! I'm Dr Jamie Love. (Yes, I'm really called "Dr Love", so stop laughing!) I have a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I also have many years of experience teaching a wide variety of science subjects, from Astronomy to Zoology, to a wide variety of students, from teenagers to medical students.

I created Science Explained to address the needs of those who want a deeper understanding of the world of science. Here I've posted "science features" which highlight a specific topic in the news. I assume no prior knowledge so no one will be left behind. After reading each feature you should have a deep enough understanding of the science and technology that you should be able to intelligently discuss the research, sometimes even the specifics of the research paper itself!
I also offer free, monthly Astronomy lessons and sky charts at a different website. These are not "news worthy" but are meant to introduce you to a fun and interesting hobby.

• The discovery of water on the Moon could launch our civilization into space! Learn how it was discovered, how the "water detector" works and why Moon water could be our ticket to the solar system!.
• Viruses are "cheaters" in the evolution game because they use lots of genetic "tricks" like recombinant genetics. Here you'll learn about them with a focus on the "chicken flu".
• The cloning of Dolly the sheep can be used to illustrate important concepts in cell biology and developmental biology. You know the hype, now learn the science. In my answers to questions sent in by a reader, you can learn more developmental biology and details of the cloning experiments and "What would Bill Gates' clone be like?".
  Another reader wrote to ask is Dolly a fake clone!? My answer sets this rumor to rest.
• The Montserrat volcano is a typical volcano and thus a fine example from which we can learn about this important process in geology. A reader wrote to the editor of Science Explained asking about the source of all the heat. Learn about the origin of volcanoes from the answers.
• The evidence for "Martian fossils" is a story of chemistry and chemical analysis. Here's the evidence explained for you to understand and evaluate.
• The "Night Skies" for each month and Astronomy Lessons are available at Science Explained's Astronomy Page.

Dr Jamie Love, the editor of this website and all of Science Explained, has written several self-study science courses specifically designed for home schoolers and other distance learners. These courses are "hypertextbooks" - delivered over the internet and read on your computer, just like web pages. To organize and distribute these hypertextbooks, Jamie created Merlin's Academy - a (non-accredited) "virtual school". Merlin's Academy sells self-paced, self-learning hypertextbooks that teach Alchemy (actually, Chemistry ), Astronomy and Genetics in a fun and unique way. Each course has computerized exams, unique features and a style best suited for teaching the subject. Principles of Alchemy (Chemistry) is for younger students (up to highschool), while Principles of Astronomy is for more advanced students (hobbyists & first-year university), and Principles of Genetics is most suitable for very advanced students (at university). However, every student is different and it would not be fair to generalize. So, visit Merlin's Academy where you can learn more about the courses, request free samples of each course (to download onto your computer) and enjoy the free online samples.

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