Of all the weather events our magnificent planet throws at us, lightning is one of the most spectacular – and the most mysterious. Even though a storm is a regular occurrence, we …
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From our single vantage point in the universe, three-dimensional space is really difficult to understand. We can easily map stars in constellations with respect to each other, but knowing which are closer …
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Sometimes our eyes play tricks on us, sometimes we trick them. Optical illusions have lured neuroscientists for decades, but these false messages have probably lasted far longer than we have been reading …
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The Internet has changed most areas of our lives over the past few decades, and technology continues to improve: Researchers have created a new record for data transmission rates, an incredible speed …
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There is a new bright fluorescent material in the world, and it is the first of its kind. Instead of trying to improve fluorescent molecules, a team of chemists has developed a …
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