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Astronomy & Astrophysics 101: Optical Astronomy
What Is Optical Astronomy? Optical astronomy refers to an area of astronomy where astronomers observe and analyze light from the Universe that falls within the… Read More
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Researchers found that exposing tellurite glass to femtosecond laser light creates semiconducting nanocrystals, opening the possibility of turning glass into electricity-generating surfaces using only light…. Read More
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Making choices can be difficult. We often face dilemmas where selecting one option means missing out on another. This concept applies to everyone, including a… Read More
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For the first time, signatures of individual cold and dense star-forming clouds in a galaxy outside the Milky Way have been mapped over a wide… Read More
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The JN.1 COVID-19 variant, emerging in late 2023, marks a significant shift in the virus’s evolution, emphasizing the need for sustained global health efforts. Since… Read More
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Research from the University of Illinois links increased acetaminophen use during pregnancy to early childhood language delays. The study advises caution in using the drug… Read More
Read More »Innovative New Technology Could Boost US Rubber Production
The world’s natural supply is at risk, making crucial developments essential. Amid the challenges of disease and high demand affecting the primary natural rubber supply… Read More
Read More »Scientists Trap Krypton Atoms in Carbon Nanotube To Form One-Dimensional Gas
Scientists trap krypton atoms in carbon nanotubes, forming a one-dimensional gas and offering new insights into atomic behavior and molecular forces. For the first time,… Read More
Read More »What Is Science? Geneticist Sheds Light on Science’s True Nature With Occam’s Razor
Occam’s Razor, a principle suggesting that the simplest explanation that aligns with the facts should be chosen when confronted with multiple hypotheses, is more than… Read More
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