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Why is mercury, unlike all other metals, including its neighbors on the periodic table, liquid?

Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at standard temperature and pressure.

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Why is mercury, unlike all other metals, including its neighbors on the periodic table, liquid?

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Why Norwegians Don’t Look at the Northern Lights?

The Northern Lights, a rare and exclusive natural wonder, grace only small areas around the poles of our planet. Regular sightings are a…

3 min read1 day ago

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Why Norwegians Don’t Look at the Northern Lights?

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Why is space so cold?

Our inquisitive subscribers often wonder why space, despite the Sun’s scorching heat that efficiently warms our Earth, remains so cold…

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Why is space so cold?

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Can an Elementary Particle Die?

In 1897, Joseph John Thomson first practically discovered the electron. Later, other scientists found that the nucleus of an atom consists…

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Can an Elementary Particle Die?

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How did scientists discover how many electrons and nucleons are in chemical elements if no one has…

As we gaze upon the periodic table, we can confidently discern the number of electrons in a helium or oxygen atom, name the nucleon number…

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Can a Black Hole Absorb an Object More Massive Than Itself?

For many people, a black hole is a cosmic monster or literally a hole that sucks in everything indiscriminately. Therefore, questions like…

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Can a Black Hole Absorb an Object More Massive Than Itself?

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What would happen if we detonate the most powerful nuclear bomb in the Earth’s deepest trench?

Nuclear and thermonuclear bombs can instantly destroy an entire city or even several. The most powerful bomb ever detonated is the…

4 min read6 days ago

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What would happen if we detonate the most powerful nuclear bomb in the Earth’s deepest trench?

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How much time will pass on Earth if you fly to Jupiter and return?

Recently, in a discussion, we were asked:

3 min readMay 12, 2024

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How much time will pass on Earth if you fly to Jupiter and return?

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Can aliens detect intelligent life on Earth?

The world recently admired the launch of the largest space telescope, the James Webb. One of its tasks is to study the atmospheres of…

3 min readMay 11, 2024

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What are the different types of carbohydrates, and how do they differ?

Sugars are a general term for a group of sweet, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food products. These carbohydrates consist…

3 min readMay 10, 2024

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What are the different types of carbohydrates, and how do they differ?

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