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Scientists create ultra-tough copper alloy that is stronger than steel and can withstand temperatures of 1500 F
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Why does nearly all life breathe oxygen?
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Scientists break down cheap plastic using the air — and turn it into something far more valuable
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Nanoparticle breakthrough could bring 'holy grail' of solar power within reach
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Scientists spot water molecules flipping before they split, and it could help them produce cheaper hydrogen fuel
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New fabric can heat up more than 50 degrees to keep people warm in ultracold weather
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New wonder material designed by AI is as light as foam but as strong as steel
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Periodic table of elements: How it works and who created it
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Scientists just got 1 step closer to creating a 'superheavy' element that is so big, it will add a new row to the periodic table
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QuizPeriodic table of elements quiz: How many elements can you name in 10 minutes?
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Why is gold so soft?
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Scientists discover 1st 'neutron-rich' isotope of uranium since 1979
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Elemental Shift: Periodic Table Gets Weight Changes
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Zinc: Benefits, sources & deficiency
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ReferenceCopper: Facts about the reddish metal that has been used by humans for 8,000 years
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Uranium: Facts about the radioactive element that powers nuclear reactors and bombs
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