Here's Why It's So Hard To Make More Gold
The dream of transmuting lead into gold is an ancient one that's only become possible recently, but it's so hard is it really worth doing it?
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What Are Those Green Circles You See From An Airplane?
If you've ever flown over the American interior, you've doubtless seen large swathes of land dotted in green circles. What's going on down there?
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There's A Reason Canned Food Containers Are Always Ribbed
Canned foods are an indispensable part of our modern food industry, but few people know the reasons behind this, or why the cans are ribbed.
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As It Turns Out, The Most Hydrating Beverage Might Not Be Water
When it comes to hydration, most people consider water to be the gold standard, but there's actually another common drink that's better than water.
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Sir Isaac Newton's End Of The World Prediction Is More Complicated Than We Thought
Isaac Newton is one of the most renowned scientists in history, that's why it's shocking that he also dabbled in predicting the end of the world.
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The Magnificent 2025 Meteor Shower You'll Be Able To See Across America Very Soon
Meteor showers are one of the most awe-inspiring celestial events you can witness, and one of the best is about to make its return to the summer skies.
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If You've Ever Heard Your House Creak At Night, This Could Be Why
There are lots of reasons your hearing your house creak at night; other than a haunting by your local ghost, there's probably a more mundane reason.
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How Data Recovery Software Works: The Science Behind Restoring Lost Files
We know how frustrating it can be to lose important computer files, but fortunately, there are ways to bring lost data back from the dead.
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Scientists In Texas Found A New Species Hiding Under Their Noses
When most people think of scientists discovering a new species, they think of long treks and exotic jungles, not a suburban university campus.
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Pond Vs. Lake: The Difference Is More Complicated Than Just Size
The land throughout the United States is dotted with uncountable lakes and ponds, but is there a difference between the two, and if so, what is it?
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What Is The 'Moon Illusion' And Why Does It Make The Moon Look Bigger?
Like most science fans, you've likely noticed that the moon looks bigger when it's low on the horizon, and right now is the perfect time to see it.
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What Are Forever Chemicals?
There's a new class of chemical that has been gaining notoriety lately known as forever chemicals, but what are they and why such an ominous name?
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An Object May Have Hit Saturn And Astronomers Have One Big Question
Saturn is a big planet and even though it's getting hit with space debris every day, we've never captured it on camera, but that may have changed.
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Scientists Just Discovered A New River Species And The Predator Weighs Up To 220 Pounds
There are plenty of mysteries left to discover out there, including entirely new species of animals that can weigh over 200 pounds. Who knew?
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This Is The Oldest Runestone Scientists Ever Discovered
When Vikings sailed the North Sea in the 10th century, they recorded their exploits in runes, but that ancient alphabet is much older than we thought.
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Are Ticks Dangerous To Humans?
Of all the bugs crawling around out there, few are as repulsive as the tiny tick, but does this creepy arachnid actually pose a threat to humans?
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Does A Red Sunrise Always Mean Storms Are On The Way?
Sailors have long said that red skies are a sign of bad weather, but just how true is that? Does science support the saying, or is it just superstition?
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Here's One Big Reason Why Planes Don't Fly Over Antarctica
Airliners go just about everywhere in the world, but despite advances in air travel, there's still one place that a commercial jet won't take you.
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Why Are Many Male Birds More Colorful Than Females?
Among the birds of the world, it is usually the males who have the brightest feathers and the females who are the most drab, but why is this so?
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The Most Expensive Substance In The Universe Seemed Almost Impossible To Make
Though gold and diamonds are precious materials, they're nowhere near the most expensive thing in the universe. In fact, the numbers aren't even close.
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The Myth About Daddy Longlegs You Shouldn't Believe
Daddy longlegs spiders are fairly common in the United States and are the subject of a popular myth that's probably more of a misconception.
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How Long Does It Take To Cremate A Body? It's Complicated
Cremation is a popular alternative to burial that's becoming more common, but just how long does the whole process take from start to finish?
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There's A Startling Number Of People Who Can't See The Milky Way Galaxy
The Milky Way galaxy is famous for the light it trails through the sky, but many people have probably never seen it. Here's the reason why that is.
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What Are Those Spiky, Round Seeds That Stick To You?
Alongside all the beauty of a hike through the woods comes the added hassle of having to remove all those spiky seeds from your clothes.
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Why We're Stunned Koalas Haven't Gone Extinct Yet
Koalas have a reputation as one of the dimmest mammals currently living, and given their preferred food source, it's a wonder they're even alive.
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Why IQ Tests Have Proven Dangerous In The Wrong Hands
The well-known IQ test has a dubious legacy thanks in part to its heavy racial and ethnic biases, but some have taken it to even darker places.
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What Happened To Earth's Hidden Continent, Zealandia?
As far as immutable facts go, the number of continents would seem to be one of them, but is there another continent hiding in plain sight?
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