Most people are well aware of the three main states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. Some might even know about plasma, a fourth state made of charged particles and found throughout the universe. But how about swirlons? Does the phrase Rydberg polaron mean anything to you? As scientists expandContinue Reading
Anyone who has competed in track and field at any level knows it’s easy to start out strong. What’s much more difficult is maintaining that initial burst of speed for the entire race and then finishing strong. Some TV shows come out of the gate swinging, with strong casts, cleverContinue Reading
Some of the world’s most iconic places have instantly recognizable names—imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower, New York without Times Square, or Australia without the Great Barrier Reef. But history doesn’t always work out the way we expect. Many of these landmarks were nearly given completely different names, some ofContinue Reading
The words we use in the context of politics reveal much of the history of how humans have attempted to govern themselves. Many originate from ancient Greece and Rome, where the first representative assemblies closely matching our own arose. The very word “politics” comes from the Greek polities, meaning “city,Continue Reading
From nourishing worm milk to poisonous moth ooze, the animal kingdom is home to all kinds of hidden marvels, and animal secretions are no exception. Nature is brimming with astonishing juices. The fluids take on various roles that leave some bowled over in wonder, while others feel a little nauseous.Continue Reading
“Nonviolence is a weapon of the strong.” Mahatma Gandhi practiced what he preached and utilized this weapon to overthrow an empire and give freedom to India. It is the less costly alternative to military confrontation and has been proven to work time and again. From ousting a dictator, as inContinue Reading
Evolution has shaped life on Earth for billions of years, gradually refining species through natural selection and adaptation. Yet despite everything we know about the process, there are still considerable gaps in our understanding. Some biological traits appear too complex to have evolved gradually, others seem to contradict traditional evolutionaryContinue Reading
Sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction. That’s especially true in the world of rock music. For decades, rock stars have lived wild and insane lives in the public eye. They pretty much do as they please, with sycophants and adoring fans all around them—and none of them ever sayContinue Reading
In a world of aggressive hunting and rapidly changing ecosystems, more and more species are being wiped out. But does extinction have to be the end? It might sound like something from Jurassic Park, but advances in gene editing and cloning techniques mean scientists could be on the verge ofContinue Reading
We should never underestimate the power of a single determined person working alone in a locked room. When people have a dream and a vision to build something that they clearly envision in their mind, they will forgo sleep, think about it, and continuously work on the project each dayContinue Reading
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