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Northern Lights: What are the aurorae borealis?REFERENCE The northern lights appear in the sky when charged particles from the sun slam into molecules in the atmosphere, releasing energy in the form of colorful lights.
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If the universe is a giant computer simulation, here's how many bits would be required to run itA trippy new estimate calculates the total number of bits in the visible universe
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Scientists discover on-off switch for bacteria that breathe electricityThe discovery could have applications in electronics and medicine.
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What is the smallest particle in the universe? (What about the largest?)Particle accelerators can help scientists measure the smallest and largest particles in the universe.
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Take a tour of the synchrotron, where electrons reach near light-speedFind out how the U.K.'s largest laboratory can accelerate electrons to nearly the speed of light.
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What is quantum entanglement?Quantum entanglement is one of the uber-bizarre phenomena seen when things get itty-bitty. Here's a look at how entanglement works and why it's so weird.
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First-ever 'space hurricane' detected over the North PoleAstronomers detected the first-known 'space hurricane' raging over the North Pole for 8 hours in 2014, a new study found.
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Heavy atom spills its guts in decade-long experimentA new experiment on ultra-rare astatine could open the door to cancer treatments and new research into super-heavy atoms.
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Future 'Flash' Radiation Therapy Could Treat Cancer in MillisecondsAn emerging cancer therapy could someday shorten the time patients spend in treatment and improve their overall outcomes.
cancer
