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How did mince pies get their name?

The discovery of the structure of DNA was published in 1953 by Watson and Crick. It led to a huge scientific endeavour around the world to work out the implications of why DNA was arranged in that way. Just how does the DNA molecule lead to protein formation?

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When a cell can't get enough oxygen to carry out aerobic respiration, another type of respiration kicks in. This is called anaerobic respiration.

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This weekend (January 25th to be precise) the life and works of the Scottish poet Robert Burns are celebrated with a Burns Supper. It's traditional to eat haggis, have a dram of whiskey, and read out Burns' famous poem "Address to a Haggis." Special thanks to Helen Newies for lending her voice, and to Craig Thompson for his read-through.

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Have you ever wondered why people dress up at Halloween? Find out in the first of our podlets series. GCSEPodlets are extra short videos on all kinds of topics. Released every fortnight, they'll cover fascinating facts and interesting ideas. Anything that we find awesome. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some of the Sound Effects in the video were provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk

Materials behave in different ways and a designer needs to know and understand the properties and working characteristics of the material they are using so that they can produce a successful product. Want to see more? Visit www.gcsepod.com or call 0191 2111 999

This weekend the night sky will be lit with the trails of hundreds of shooting stars. Find out more about this annual celestial display in this week's podlet.

Poppies are symbols of remembrance for brave soldiers who have fought and died in conflict. The theme of conflict plays an important part in this poem. The association with conflict is established in the first line of the poem, with the reference to Armistice Sunday. We also know that the son is going towards conflict as he walks through the open door.

In the animal kingdom there are some weird and wonderful collective nouns for groups of creatures. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some of the Sound Effects in the video were provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk

The start of February marks a point in the year for the Northern Hemisphere when we’re able to notice the days lengthen. The extended cold, dark nights are receding, and we’re headed towards longer, sunshine-filled days.

Getting to know GCSEPod for the first time or looking for a refresher? This short video will explain all the main areas of the site, how they work and how to get the best out of GCSEPod.

Finishes are applied to fabrics to improve their performance, and make them more suitable for their final use. Finishes can affect the performance of the fabric in different ways. They can alter the surface and how the fabric reacts to wear, make it easier to be cared for, or change its appearance. Want to see more? Visit www.gcsepod.com or call 0191 2111 999

This year marked the 87th Academy Awards. Have you ever wondered why we call them the Oscars? Or how long it takes to make a winners' statuette? ----------------- Bangkok, Thailand - January 6, 2015: Mickey Mouse action figure the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company. Mickey Mouse is a funny animal cartoon character was created by Walt Disney studio.jpeg © PAISAN HOMHUAN / Shutterstock.com

Getting to know GCSEPod for the first time or looking for a refresher? This short video will explain all the main areas of the site, how they work and how to get the best out of GCSEPod.

Food packaging protects food during its transportation and storage, making sure it is not damaged and keeping it clean from dirt and bacteria. Packaging also makes the food easier to transport -- for example, specially designed egg boxes protect eggs during transit, but as with most packaging it is not 100 per cent protective. Want to see more? Visit www.gcsepod.com or call 0191 2111 999

Ofsted has issued new guidelines on safeguarding in schools, including e-safety. While there is a lot of information on best practice around, here's 3 simple things that we think you could start with at your school.

We’re not going to pretend that study stress doesn't happen, because it can. The trick is to know how to deal with it. We've made this animation full of practical tips to help you, whatever stage of your GCSEs you’re at.

Have you ever wondered why most of us gorge ourselves on turkey on Christmas Day? Or how Christmas Cake became tradition? Find out some tasty trivia in this week's festive podlet.

The weird and wonderful (and slightly gory) history behind Valentine's Day.

Once you have a range of ideas, you need to choose which of them you will develop into the final product. If you select the wrong ideas, it could make it much more difficult to produce a successful design. Ideally you should test your designs against the design criteria and try to make an objective decision.

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Designers need to be able to identify problems, recognise a need, and produce a design brief and specification for their project. They also need to analyse the task and research what is needed for a successful project. Want to see more? Visit www.gcsepod.com or call 0191 2111 999

If your results are not quite what you hoped for, help is at hand. Things might not have turned out quite as you wanted, but you do have lots of options available. More resources at http://www.gcsepod.com/exam-results-support/

If your results are not quite what you hoped for, help is at hand. Things might not have turned out quite as you wanted, but you do have lots of options available. More resources at http://www.gcsepod.com/exam-results-support/

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