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The Problem That Broke Physics (And Led to Chaos)
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The “butterfly effect” is often cited in pop culture, but it’s actually rooted in physics and chaos.
Could a "Dune" Sandworm Exist in Real Life?
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There are ecological and evolutionary limits to consider.
Why is Ice Slippery?
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Modern physics and imaging techniques are finally solving the mystery.
Is Electricity Instant? A Shocking Experiment from 1746
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It’s taken over 250 years of shocking experiments to understand how quickly electricity moves!
The Mind-Bending Physics of Origami
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A simple fold can completely change how a material behaves.
New map of the universe hints that dark energy may be evolving
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Dark energy fundamentally shapes our universe and what astronomers know about it might be wrong.
Is your phone listening to you?
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It doesn’t have to – advertisers may already have all the information they want to know about you.
The Battle to Breathe: The Last 10%
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Inside the race to bring life-saving genetic therapies to every person living with cystic fibrosis.
The Battle to Breathe: CF Before Birth
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Inside one mother's fight to ensure a healthy life for her child with cystic fibrosis.
Soothing Science: The Light You See at Sunset
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Relax to the sound of the ocean and discover the science behind sunsets.
How to make your data more private online
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You do have some control in how much data you share online.
Chasing Carbon Zero Sneak Peek
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A new film from NOVA examines technologies that could get us to carbon zero by 2050.
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