The big bang theory describes the early universe as an area of extremely high temperature and density that gradually expanded and cooled over time.

Mar 10, 2011 - Ellie Walker

There are five basic elements of plot structure that make up a novel. A successful novel must contain all of these elements in the right order.

Jul 15, 2010 - Vickie Britton

In Chinese nutrition, food groups are divided not by the food groups of western nutrition, but by the element that the foods represent.

Nov 9, 2008 - Jessica Burde

The best way to teach about the Elements of Design is to show examples of methods and the theory behind them. Three examples of the use of Point in Visual Art.

May 30, 2007 - Jo Murphy

Last week I presented a series of puzzles using symbols from chemistry and physics. Here they are unravelled.

Dec 16, 2006 - Katharine M. J. Osborne

Motivation influences human behavior. The need-based theories of motivation help us to understand why a person pursues a certain objective based on his or her needs.

Feb 10, 2009 - Gwendolyn Cuizon

Face-negotiation theory links culture and conflict style using the concept of 'face'. Learn about face theory for use in cross-cultural conflict resolution.

Feb 7, 2012 - Christine Gillies

How you explain your past failures will help you succeed in the future. If you believe you failed because of internal causes, you're more likely to build resiliency.

Mar 6, 2007 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Up-and-coming rapper, Paul Alborough, chats to Suite 101 about the origins of his alter-ego, the tea-drinking, pith-helmet-wearing, Professor Elemental.

May 28, 2011 - Adrian Peel

In the pilot episode of The Big Bang Theory, the audience is introduced to Leonard and Sheldon, two nerdy, yet loveable physicists with some social setbacks to overcome.

Jun 5, 2009 - Kristin Krogh

An experienced literary agent explains important genre elements agents and editors expect to see when reviewing cozy mystery submissions for publication.

Feb 7, 2012 - Claire Eddins

Theories about the first life forms tend to agree on what had to happen, but differ in their explanations of where and how. There are three strong contenders.

Dec 12, 2007 - Rosemary Drisdelle

The one factor and two factor theories of avoidance utilise psychological learning principles to explain slow rates of extinction.

Dec 7, 2009 - Tracey Lloyd

There are several theories which attempt to explain unusual items falling from the sky. Here are a few for your consideration.

Jun 18, 2006 - Jodee Redmond

Atoms, of course, have existed since the beginning of time. Man's study of them, however, did not begin until considerably after that.

Feb 20, 2008 - Isaac M. McPhee

Galileo theorized that the tides were caused not by the moon or sun, but by the movement of the earth on its axis and around the sun.

Mar 16, 2011 - Mark Ulett

The quintessentially English rapper chats to Suite 101 about his "bitter feud" with fellow "Chap-Hop" star, Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer.

Apr 15, 2011 - Adrian Peel

Isaac Newton invented calculus to describe things that are moving or changing in some way. This was just the beginning of more new and exciting physics theories to come.

Jul 16, 2009 - Anna Sanclement

In an infinite universe, with no god to direct it, the finite experiences of human existence must necessarily repeat themselves eternally.

Jan 26, 2009 - Joshua Mark

Professors of English and US literature require their students to have a sound knowledge of metaphors. Find out what there is to know about metaphors.

Oct 8, 2010 - Mario Rader