Physics
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Psychology
Why Finding a Needle in Every Haystack Doesn’t Mean Magic: The Look-Elsewhere Effect
Rajesh couldn’t believe his luck. He’d just won ₹50,000 in the state lottery—his ticket number matched perfectly! “This is destiny!”…
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Who was Amelia Frank? The life of a forgotten physicist
Peter Jacobson, The University of Queensland and Beck Wise, The University of Queensland In 1977, an American physicist named John…
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What actually is fire? A physicist explains
Emma Brown, CQUniversity Australia Fire is an ancient technology that has helped shape human evolution. Our ancestors used fire for…
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New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
Longji Cui, University of Colorado Boulder and Wan Xiong, University of Colorado Boulder As the weather grows cold this winter,…
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Why fusion ignition is being hailed as a major breakthrough in fusion – a nuclear physicist explains
The target chamber at the National Ignition Facility has been the site of a number of breakthroughs in fusion physics.…
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World History
Breaking Barriers in Physics: The Remarkable Journey of Hedwig Kohn
Hedwig Kohn (5 April 1887 – 26 November 1964) was a physicist who was one of only three women to…
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The Life and Achievements of Julian Schwinger
Julian Seymour Schwinger (12 February 1918 – 16 July 1994) was an American theoretical physicist. He won the Nobel Prize…
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Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing – and physics in action
Two athletes square off for an intense dance battle. The DJ starts spinning tunes, and the athletes begin twisting, spinning…
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International
Nobel Prize Day and its Significance
Nobel Prize Day is observed every year on 10 December. It is observed to honours the achievements of Alfred Bernhard…
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International
The Nobel Prize announcements 2021
The Nobel Prize announcements 2021 | Source: https://www.nobelprize.org/ The Nobel Prize awarding institutions have decided to announce their 2021 prize decisions.…
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