The Difference Between Concrete And Cement: Composition, Process, And Environmental Impact
You might use the words cement and concrete interchangeably, but they're actually two different materials, and one is used to make the other.
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Is There A Sixth Mass Extinction Event On Earth? Here's What Scientists Have To Say
Mass extinction events often result in the majority of species on earth disappearing. Is the planet in the throes of another event, according to scientists?
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Canadian Wildfires Have A Big Impact On The US. Here's How
Canada might feel like it's worlds away from most regions of the United States, but northern wildfires can have an enormous and far-reaching impact.
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This One Fossil Changed How Scientists Model The Evolution Of Fish
A new fossil study by scientists challenges long-held ideas of fish evolution, revealing surprising insights into early vertebrates and human origins.
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The Science Behind Polarized Sunglasses, And Why They Actually Work
Polarized sunglasses are an absolute godsend for your eyes on hot summer days. But have you ever wondered how they work? Here's the science behind them.
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Scientists Still Can't Figure Out If Water Is 'Wet'
The question of whether water is wet seems like it would be a simple one, but that's far from the case. Science and philosophy offer many different answers.
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How Does Gravity Affect Time?
Thanks to Einstein's theory of relativity, numerous tests have concluded tangible effects on how we on Earth record and measure the passing of time.
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How Big The Largest Fire In France's Recent History Really Was
A fire in France's Corbieres region set acres of vineyards ablaze, but it also set some dark records in the process, causing immense damage in its wake.
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The Glaciers On Mars' Surface Might Not Be What We Thought
While initial studies and reports indicated that glaciers on Mars were composed mainly of rock and dust, recent planetary missions prove otherwise.
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Uranus May Have More Moons Than We Previously Thought
Uranus has 28 known moons in its orbit, but thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists believe they just uncovered a 29th moon.
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A Dormant Fault Line On The Canadian Border Could Be Waking Up
A fault line on the border between Alaska and Canada is showing activity for the first time in millions of years. It could be a sign of a future disaster.
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The Softest Metal On Earth Can Be Cut With A Butter Knife
This particular element comprises one of the physically weakest solids known to Earth, but it serves a vital purpose for the measurement of time.
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Why NASA Ended The Lunar Trailblazer Mission
Space exploration is a risky endeavor, and unfortunately not all of the missions sent up will be successful, such was the fate of Lunar Trailblazer.
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What's Inside Concrete? The Science Behind The World's Most Used Material
Concrete has laid the foundation not only for sidewalks and roadways, but also the largest skyscrapers in the world, thanks to the science behind it.
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New Study Suggests Certain Memories May Drift In The Brain
A new study reveals that the memories of mice may not stay located in just one spot in the brain, something that may also prove true with humans.
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AI May Have Found New Materials To Replace Lithium
Lithium-ion batteries power a lot of devices, but science is always looking for the next best thing. Thanks to AI, they may be closer to finding it.
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Scientists Believe Greenland May Be Hiding A Secret Lake Under The Ice
In the midst of climate change, few places are more dynamic than Greenland, but a previously unknown lake has been making bigger changes than expected.
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Researchers May Have Finally Cracked One Of The Universe's Oldest Mysteries
While there's no shortage of mysteries surrounding the formation of the universe, scientists may have figured out the answer to one of the oldest ones.
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This Jellyfish Shaped Spaceship Could Take Us To Mars And Beyond
Project Hyperion, a contest to design spaceships that could be used for very long journeys, led to the concept of a very unique vehicle for future space travel.
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Potatoes May Have Evolved From An Unexpected Origin, New Research Shows
Researchers studying the humble potato have traced its lineage back through the centuries and found that its ancestors are a pretty suprising pair.
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This New Dinosaur Had An Even Stronger Bite Than The Velociraptor
While velociraptors have become pop culture's go-to dinosaur, scientists continue to discover new species that sound much scarier and more deadly.
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We Might Not Be Able To Monitor How AI Makes Decisions For Much Longer, New Study Warns
AI continues to progress rapidly, but the early conclusions of a new research study suggest we may soon no longer be able to determine how it's working.
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Why The Dream Chaser Space Plane Keeps Getting Delayed
The Dream Chaser space plane has been in development since 2004, leaving many to wonder if it will ever take off. But launch delays are for the right reasons.
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12 Real-Life Inventions That Were Inspired By Science Fiction
Science fiction writers aren't fortune tellers, but they might as well be. These examples prove just how thin the line between fantasy and reality can be.
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Could Comet 3I/Atlas Be A Threat? Here's What Experts Are Saying
An interstellar comet spotted by NASA is headed for our solar system, showing up near Earth later this year, but it's another planet we should be worried about.
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Scientists Uncovered 400 Miles Of Fossilized Volcanoes Beneath China
Scientists have uncovered evidence of a large chain of dormant volcanoes beneath China, which could open up all sorts of new avenues of research.
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The Secret To Life On Mars Could Be Cosmic Rays, According To This New Study
When we think about how radiation effects life, we usually have a negative picture in our head, but on Mars, radiation could be sustaining life.
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