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How Many Universes Are There? 5 Multiverse Theories
Pop culture has everyone wondering today: how many universes are there? Take a look at the science behind real-life multiverse theories.
What Is Cryo-Electron Microscopy and What Is It Used For?
Innovations in biology and technology hinge on understanding the world on a molecular level. The more scientists learn about organisms and materials on the nanoscale, the better they can develop groundbreaking solutions to the world’s…
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!