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What Makes a Wolf-Rayet Star Unique?

Apr 27, 2023 - Lou Farrell

Rare, luminous and incredibly hot, a Wolf-Rayet star is simply going through a phase. Why are there so few of them?

6 best books on physics about light

6 Best Books on Physics About Light

Apr 5, 2023 - Lou Farrell

Interested in light? Take a look at the top six books on physics about light, the electromagnetic spectrum, and more!

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How Chemical Composition Analysis Solves Crimes

Mar 31, 2023 - Emily Newton

How do investigators know a stain is actually blood and not ketchup? Here’s a look at how chemical composition analysis identifies evidence.

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The Top 10 Environmental Issues Should Make You Worry

Mar 29, 2023 - Emily Newton

These are problems that cause lasting damage to our planet. Read about the top 10 environmental changes happening in our lifetime that you should worry about!

The 10 Most Unique Celestial Objects in the Universe

Mar 29, 2023 - Emily Newton

The universe is full of incredible sights, but these 10 celestial objects are the most unique out there!

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Why Space Exploration is Important for Earth

Mar 28, 2023 - Ellie Gabel

Space exploration has changed and saved millions of lives over the years. Here’s why it is vital to humanity’s future on Earth.

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How to Read the Periodic Table of Elements

Mar 28, 2023 - Emily Newton

Our guide makes it easy to read the periodic table of elements. Learn about atomic numbers, atomic mass, atomic symbols, and how to classify elements.

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The Ocean Floor: An Alien World on Earth

Mar 16, 2023 - Ellie Gabel

The ocean floor is a strange but incredible place that can teach us about how life formed on Earth, and what it might be like off-world. What would life be like in a world without sunlight?

How Will Molecular Diagnostics Impact the Future of Medicine?

Mar 2, 2023 - Emily Newton

Scientists mapped the human genome in 1990, but are still figuring out how it works. What is molecular diagnostics?

Because of modern differences in brain makeup, the psychology of risk means more people now are enticed by risky behavior.

The Psychology of Risk: Why Is It Frightening Yet Addictive?

Feb 26, 2023 - Ellie Gabel

Every creature on Earth strives to survive, so why do some people enjoy tempting fate? Here is a look at the psychology of risk.

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How 3D Brain Imaging Could Help Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease

Feb 25, 2023 - Ellie Gabel

3D brain imaging is useful for diagnosing degenerative diseases, but scientists are working to improve it. Here are the latest breakthroughs.

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MS to RA: Types of Autoimmune Diseases

Feb 24, 2023 - Ellie Gabel

With medical awareness rising, there are still many questions that remain about the different types of autoimmune diseases. What do we know?

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NASA's Perseverance Rover successfully touched down on the red planet on February 18, 2021. The rover's main goal is to search for signs of alien life. Perseverance will also collect rock samples and regolith for a possible return to earth. Thumbnail Credit: NASA

The term 5G has been a buzzword on the internet for some time now, but what exactly is this technology and how is it different from our current 4G networks? Watch this video Tech Vision to learn about this technology or read our article about 5G technology before it becomes mainstream. Thumbnail Designed by Freepik