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Adam Gockley with IDEA Lab Kids Austin has a little fun with Zack Shields and Dave Froehlich combining science and ...

A photon was apparently detected in two places at once in a twist on the classic double-slit experiment, but many physicists ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The recent deaths of two white dwarf stars are challenging our ...

From a small island off the coast of Panama to the farthest reaches of space, the Smithsonian advanced our knowledge of the ...

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A: I have seen some of those videos as well. My reaction is that if someone is stealing from your porch, they should not be able to complain if if turns out to be a booby trap. I also read, if the ...

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