Species Of Fish Passes The Mirror Test For Self-Recognition
If the past 100 years or so of biology have taught us anything, it is that human beings are not as unique a species as we…
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About Alex Bolano
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.
Physicists Observe Phase Transition In Cloud Of Quantum Particles
It is well known that the quantum world is weird. Most news pieces about quantum mechanics consist of some new study showing how some quantum phenomenon behave…
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Arc Length Formula (Equation) With Examples
The arc length of a circle refers to the measure of the length of a curve on the outside of a circle. The general formulas for…
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Prime Numbers And Crystal-Like Materials Share A Hidden Organization
As it turns out, prime numbers and crystals have a lot in common. A new analysis from researchers at Princeton University suggests that the patterned…
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The Formula For Work: Physics Equation With Examples
In physics, we say that a force does work if the application of the force displaces an object in the direction of the force. In other words,…
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Maxwell’s Demon Now A Reality? Physicists Implement A Version Of Famous Physics Thought Experiment
In a new study published September 5th, physicists at Penn State report that they have successfully implemented an experimental version of Maxwell’s demon, a physics thought…
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What Do Fleas Look Like?
Fleas are generally 1.5-3.3mm in length and are usually a dark reddish brown color. Like all insects, they have a segmented body with a head…
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Scientists Create Incredible 3D Models Of The Scene In Which Images Were Taken
Here is a fun experiment to do: Find a room in your house or apartment that only has one window. Seal off the room so…
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Teddy Bear Hamster: Lifespan And Characteristics
Teddy bear hamsters are incredibly cute and make great pets, the common name for what’s known as the Syrian hamster. The average lifespan of a…
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Crowds Of Living Organisms Behave Like Groups Of Quantum Particles
Electrons whizzing around an atom and a group of people at a concert hardly seem to have much in common. So, it comes as a…
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New Treatment Regrows Complete Spinal Cord Injury In Mice
In 1990, legendary soul /funk artist Curtis Mayfield was struck in the back of his neck by a falling light fixture during a live performance….
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