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10 Ways We Can Conserve Biodiversity Today
The protection of biodiversity is crucial for the health of our planet. Explore the top ways we can conserve biodiversity worldwide.
The Parts of an Atom Explained
What are the parts of an atom and why should you learn about them? Atoms make up our entire universe with a few tiny particles.
Is Natural Gas a Renewable Resource?
Natural gas is a confusing resource — as a gas, it feels simultaneously infinite and not. However, it is one of the most contentious fuel sources in human history. Answering “Is natural gas a renewable…
Biotechnology Downstream Processing in Action
Biotechnology is full of jargon, but some of the most compelling insights into humanity are underneath it. Biotechnology downstream processing (DSP) is one method that provides humans with strategies for improved health care and more…
Low Melting Point Metals for Casting
How hot is hot? There’s no standard definition for a low melting point metal, but considering most metals melt at over 1,000°F (537°C), those metals that disintegrate on the stovetop or even in a person’s…
Physics in Motion, Khan Academy and More: Videos for Learning Physics
For students and teachers alike, there are countless digital resources to help people master the basics — and intricacies — of physics. Since many people learn best by watching demonstrations, here are X of the…
The Chemistry of Proteins: New Perspectives on Nature’s Most Important Compounds
Proteins are essential building blocks of all life on earth. Recent discoveries have given us a new perspective on the chemistry of proteins.
6 Interesting Facts About Lightning
Do you love watching lightning storms? Here are six interesting facts about lightning – and how it interacts with Earth.
What Makes a Wolf-Rayet Star Unique?
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
Interested in light? Take a look at the top six books on physics about light, the electromagnetic spectrum, and more!
How Chemical Composition Analysis Solves Crimes
How do investigators know a stain is actually blood and not ketchup? Here’s a look at how chemical composition analysis identifies evidence.
The Top 10 Environmental Issues Should Make You Worry
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!
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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