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Why the empty atom picture misunderstands quantum theory | Aeon Essays

The concept of the atomic void is one of the most repeated mistakes in popular science. Molecules are packed with stuff Electronic and nuclear quantum clouds in an ammonia molecule. The molecule is approximately 400,000 femtometres wide. There are approximately … Continue reading

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10,000 feet down, scientists find ‘enormous’ octopus colony | Mashable

By Mark Kaufman on August 23, 2023 The octopuses are drawn to this deep sea location. An octopus garden in the deep sea. Credit: MBARI In the lightless deep sea, an octopus settlement thrives atop a tranquil volcano. Scientists at … Continue reading

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The Truth About the Single-Celled Dog

Is it possible for there to be a dog that is made of one very determined cell? Learn about this fascinating creature with Hank in a new episode of SciShow! Let’s go! Hosted by: Hank Green […]

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Why Is 1/137 One of the Greatest Unsolved Problems In Physics?

[…] The Fine Structure Constant is one the strangest numbers in all of physics. It’s the job of physicists to worry about numbers, but there’s one number that physicists have stressed about more than any other. That number is 0.00729735256 … Continue reading

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Groundbreaking Discovery of Bacteria Related to Mitochondria In Our Bodies

[…] Hello and welcome! My name is Anton and in this video, we will talk about the mysterious origin of mitochondria Links: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/s… https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/s… https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/8/1661 https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/… Animal that doesn’t breathe • First Ever Animal That Doesn’t Breath… Your DNA are … Continue reading

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The Interesting Physics of Robert Oppenheimer (not the bomb) – Sixty Symbols

Robert Oppenheimer did a lot of interesting physics before the Manhattan Project and atomic bombs. More links and info below ↓ ↓ ↓ Featuring Tony Padilla from the University of Nottingham: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/physics/… [,,,]

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Half of All Plants Are Invisible

[…] If you see an acorn sprout under an oak tree, you’re seeing that tree’s grandchild. Here’s why half of all higher plants are invisible, and why it works for them. Hosted by: Reid Reimers […]

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Why Do You Love That Smell? Books, Grass, And More | SciShow Compilation

[…] It makes sense that we love natural smells like freshly cut grass and the ocean, but gasoline? And rubber bands? Science explains why. Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him) […]

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What can we learn from this huge study of ancient neanderthal DNA?

What can we learn about Neanderthal society from this huge genetic sample? For 50% off with HelloFresh PLUS free shipping, use code 50STEFANMILO at https://bit.ly/3Qec8y9 Huge thanks to Laurits Skov Source (It’s open access): https://www.nature.com/articles/s4158… https://www.patreon.com/stefanmilo […]

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A Bet Against Quantum Gravity

s gravity quantum in nature, just like all the other particles and forces? Or is it fundamentally different? For nearly a century, physicists have attempted to define gravity using the framework of quantum mechanics. But it turns out that “quantizing” … Continue reading

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