Examples Of Exothermic Reactions
In chemistry, an exothermic reaction refers to a chemical reaction that results in the release of some quantity of energy, normally in the form of light or heat….
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When Alex isn't nerdily stalking the internet for science news, he enjoys tabletop RPGs and making really obscure TV references. Alex has a Masters's degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Giant Huntsman Spider
The Giant huntsman spider (Heteropoda maxima) is a species of huntsman spider, members of the family Sparassidae. The species is native to the Southeastern Asian country…
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Semiconductor Technology May Pave Way For Integrating Quantum Communications Into Standard Optical Channels
Since the 1920s, scientists have theorized ways to exploit the properties of quantum systems for communication purposes. By utilizing the strange properties of quantum entities…
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Kind Actions Make People Feel Good Even When They Do Not Benefit
The English philosopher Thomas Hobbes was famous (infamous?) for arguing that human beings necessarily always act in their own self-interest. According to Hobbes, every action a…
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Interstellar Object “Oumuamua” Traced To Potential Place Of Origin
Back in 2017, astronomers at the Haleakala Observatory in Hawaii caught a glimpse of an unusual sight. Data gathered from the Paan-Starr telescope array captured an…
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High Maternal Intake Of Gluten During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Type-1 Diabetes In Offspring
A new study recently published in the BMJ provides evidence that high gluten consumption during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of offspring developing…
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Black Hole Caught Red Handed: Astronomers Observe Matter Falling Into Black Hole At 30% Speed Of Light
Of all the strange kinds of things discovered in our universe, black holes probably take the cake for simultaneously being one of the most fascinating…
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MDMA Makes Octopuses Friendlier And More Social
Despite stemming from phylogenetic lineages separated by 500 million years of evolution, octopuses and humans surprisingly have a lot in common. Of all the marine…
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Is Quantum Mechanics Internally Inconsistent? Thought Experiment Probes the Conceptual Foundations of QM
Thought experiments have been the bread and butter of modern physics since its inception. Galileo used a thought experiment to argue that all objects fall…
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Changes In Gut Bacteria Due To Household Cleaners Linked To Higher Risk Of Obesity In Toddlers
In the modern world, a greater emphasis on cleanliness has resulted in the proliferation and frequent use of household disinfectants and detergents. Previous studies have…
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Computer Simulations Show Nuclear “Pasta” May Be 10 Billion Times Tougher Than Steel
What is the toughest material in the universe? Most people would probably guess something like diamonds, titanium alloys, or carbon-treated steel. A reader up to…
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