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'The chances of you living 50 years are very small': Theoretical physicist explains why humanity likely won't survive to see all the forces unified 27 Comments -
AI is solving 'impossible' math problems. Can it best the world's top mathematicians? -
Do you weigh more when an elevator goes up or when it comes down? 2 Comments
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Pi quiz: How much do you know about this irrational number?Test yourself on math's most famous constant with this pi quiz.
By Victoria Atkinson Published
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Is ranch dressing a liquid or a solid? It's actually a 5th state of matter.Is ranch dressing a solid or a liquid? A physicist explains that the short answer is both … and neither.
By Rae Robertson-Anderson Published
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Gravitational memory, woolly mice and more.Science news this week March 8, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
By Pandora Dewan Published
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'Einstein's equations need to be refined': Tweaks to general relativity could finally explain what lies at the heart of a black holeBlack hole singularities should not exist, according to theories of quantum mechanics. New tweaks to Einstein's equations of general relativity could finally do away with them, and explain what truly lies at the heart of a black hole.
By Andrey Feldman Published
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French scientists smash China's 'artificial sun' fusion record by 25%A new record for maintaining plasma burning inside a fusion reactor has been set in France, beating China's previous benchmark by 25%.
By Ben Turner Published
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14-year-old known as 'the human calculator' breaks 6 math world records in 1 dayIndian teenager Aaryan Shulka performs calculations in his head quicker than most people can use a calculator. At a recent event hosted by Guinness World Records, 14-year-old Shulka shattered six mental math records in one day.
By Joanna Thompson Published
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Would a fallout shelter really protect you in a nuclear blast?Nuclear bunkers aren't a foolproof way to stay safe during a nuclear attack. Here's why.
By Elana Spivack Published
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How do Hula-Hoops work?How do Hula-Hoops keep from falling down as we twirl them around?
By Charles Choi Published
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Scientists discover new, 3rd form of magnetism that may be the 'missing link' in the quest for superconductivityScientists have found an elusive third form of magnetism that could help solve a longstanding puzzle about superconductors.
By Victoria Atkinson Published

