Science

Looking to photograph a solar eclipse with your smartphone? Try these features and think about creative angles

You don’t need a nice professional camera to snap photos of this year’s eclipse. George Frey via Getty Images News…

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Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Massive dying stars emit large amounts of radiation. NASA/ESA/Hubble SM4 ERO Team via AP Chris Impey, University of Arizona Stars…

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DNA says you’re related to a Viking, a medieval German Jew or a 1700s enslaved African? What a genetic match really means

A genetic match to an ancient person doesn’t mean you’re more related genealogically. Mark Edward Atkinson/Tetra Images via Getty Images…

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Scientists Break World Record with 4.5 Million Times Faster Broadband

Scientists Break World Record with 4.5 Million Times Faster Broadband

In a landmark achievement poised to revolutionize internet connectivity, scientists from Aston University, in collaboration with international partners, have shattered…

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Total solar eclipses, while stunning, can damage your eyes if viewed without the right protection

Solar eclipses don’t come around often, but make sure to view these rare events with eclipse glasses to protect your…

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Will We Ever Cure Multiple Sclerosis? – Yes, But Also No, But Also… Probably? [Science Video]

https://youtu.be/gWzJXhdLTGs?si=5yS98KDSAXf7osNR It's complicated. You've probably heard of multiple sclerosis, especially if you're a fan of The West Wing. But can…

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Journey to the Microcosmos: How Do We Find Cancer?

https://youtu.be/ZPrNv3i19EI?si=DVLlKb-qC4RMpOC8 In the latest episode from "Journey to the Microcosmos," the channel takes a slight detour from its usual explorations…

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Would a Submarine Work as a Spaceship?

https://youtu.be/EsUBRd1O2dU?si=iUkHoFY4ouhleWo0 How long could a nuclear submarine last in orbit? Let's find out of Xkcd's Randall Munroe. [xkcd's What If?]

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Forget Mobius Strips! Mobius Cubes are Much Cooler! [Video]

https://youtu.be/ICaUFUJgCWc?si=AxbbOp-TB1TKjPLa Ever wondered how a Möbius strip, with its single twisted side, translates into a three-dimensional form? Watch as Brandon…

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Every Optical Illusion Explained in 8 Minutes

https://youtu.be/0RZYWhd78SY?si=ZUfdn9LYRUE8Mf00 Every famous optical illusion explained in 8 minutes by The Paint Explainer! — TIMESTAMPS — 0:00 Motion Aftereffect 0:18…

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