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Fuel cells convert chemical energy from fuels like hydrogen directly into electricity. They're highly efficient and produce only electricity, water,...

Chaos theory is a branch of physics and math that studies complex systems whose behavior is highly sensitive to initial conditions—a phenomenon often...

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Quantum Tunneling is a quantum mechanical phenomenon where particles, like electrons or protons, can pass through a potential energy barrier even if...

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Carbon allotropes exhibit distinct physical properties due to differences in how the carbon atoms are bonded together. The most well-known allotropes...

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Airplanes fly by using fundamental aerodynamic principles, primarily involving the forces of lift, thrust, drag, and weight. The interaction of these...

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String theory is a theoretical framework in physics that seeks to unify the fundamental forces of nature: gravity, electromagnetism, and the strong...

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Superconductivity is a phenomenon where certain materials, when cooled below a critical temperature, conduct electricity without resistance, allowing...

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Fracking, short for **hydraulic fracturing**, is a technique used to extract oil and natural gas from deep underground rock formations. It involves...

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Ceiling fans often tend to be dirty, even if the rest of the room is relatively cleaner. Why do ceiling fans get so dirty so quickly? It so happens...

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Submarines can submerge underwater and surface with the help of several key components, including ballast tanks and hydroplanes. When a submarine...

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Microwaves interact with the liquid molecules in your uncooked food. Essentially, microwaves are a kind of standing wave because they have such a low...

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Schadenfreude (shaa-duhn-froy-duh), which literally translates from German as ‘harm-joy’, is the strange pleasure that we experience in response to...

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