How To Solve Large Exponents
As with most problems in basic algebra, solving large exponents requires factoring. Here's the best way to solve.
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What Does 'E' On A Calculator Represent?
The letter E means many things to a mathematician, and the letter-case matters.
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Astronomy (10)
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The Asteroid That Will Be Forever Changed By Passing Near Earth
In 2029, one of the solar system's many asteroids will pass Earth close enough to see with the naked eye. But asteroid Apophis won't travel the same path again.
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6 Biggest Threats To Earth From Space
The idea of cosmic threats to Earth almost sounds like the stuff of fiction. But while alien invasions may be far fetched, these threats are perfectly real.
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The Rare Planetary Event You Don't Want To Miss In February 2025
There are quite a few astronomical events that have captivated humanity, and in February 2025, there's an especially rare one that you'll want to see.
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The Disturbing Fate Of Anyone Who Falls Into A Black Hole
Black holes have long occupied our imaginations, and our current scientific understanding allows us to predict the disturbing fate of anyone who might fall in.
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Hawaii Has The Largest Reflector Telescope In The US But It's Not Run By Who You Think
Giant ground-based reflector telescopes do much of astronomy's heavy lifting, although the U.S.'s largest in Hawaii is not run by who you might think.
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Scientists Found A Baffling Object Around Vega, Our Stellar Neighbor
The star Vega has been known to us for years, but that doesn't mean it's short on surprises. Here's what astronomers found right around the star.
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January 2025 Planetary Alignments And When You Can See Them
While it is common to see a few planets in the sky at once, there are bigger planetary alignments to be seen in January 2025, and here's when you can see them.
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Everything You Should Know About The Rare T Coronae Borealis Nova Event
Looking to the stars has long provided a sense of wonder, but soon, a very rare event will light up the night sky. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Why We Haven't Found A Planet More Than 14 Times The Mass Of Jupiter
Jupiter is huge when it comes to planets in our solar system, but it turns out there's actually an upper limit when it comes to how large planets can be.
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Foods Astronauts Are Banned From Eating On The ISS
The state in space makes it difficult or dangerous for certain foods to be brought and consumed there, so they are banned. Here are the details as to why.
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Biology (14)
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Here's Which Season You're Most Likely To Die In
While death is just a part of life, yearly deaths aren't spread out evenly across all months. There's one season in particular that's proven especially deadly.
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The 'Useless' Organ That's More Important To Your Health Than You Thought
The human body has a number of organs that don't seem too helpful. This organ was thought to be useless, too, but new findings might indicate otherwise.
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One Of Earth's First Animals Is A Lot Like A Roomba Vacuum
A Rhoomba vacuum might mimic a hungry lifeform, but researchers have found ancient fossils of one of Earth's first animals, and it looks awfully similar.
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What Life Was Like For People During The Ice Age
The Ice Age was a hard period in Earth's history, but ancient humans were quite the hardy bunch. They managed survive and even thrive; here's how they did it.
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How Does A Turkey Reproduce?
Turkeys seem like perfectly simple creatures, birds that you'd see anywhere. But as it turns out, the way they reproduce is surprisingly interesting.
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Norway's Mysterious Well-Man Explained
While myths often seem to be works of fiction, sometimes, the line separating them from history begins to blur, as is the case with Norway's Well-Man.
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4 Insects That Can Actually Eat Plastic
Effective solutions to the vast amounts of plastic waste we produce are still being sought, and four innocuous insects that can eat plastic might play a part.
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Editing Bad Memories Is No Longer Science Fiction (And May Be The Future Of Mental Healthcare)
Thanks to sleep researchers, editing and erasing bad memories has stepped from science fiction and into reality, and it could revolutionize mental healthcare.
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The Toxin Found In Some Seafood That Could Cause Memory Loss
If you're partial to seafood you might already know to be cautious of food poisoning, but some marine organisms contain a toxin that can even cause memory loss.
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Neanderthals Aren't The Only Extinct Species That Mated With Humans
There's a good chance you've heard of Neanderthals when it comes to ancient human species, but they aren't the only ones who have appeared in the fossil record.
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If You Thought Your Brain Was The Only Place To Store Memories, You'd Be Dead Wrong
Memory has long been thought of as a function of just the brain, but recent research has indicated that the brain might not actually be unique in that regard.
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What Actually Happens To Your Body When You Donate It To Science
Morbid as it is to tconsider what happens after you die, there's always the possibility of donating your body to science. But what does that really mean?
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The Eye Condition Kids Can Get From Staring At Screens
You don't need to look hard to find concerns over kids staring at screens constantly, but those screens might even directly affect eye development, too.
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DNA Tests Revealed That Pompeii Victims Aren't Who Historians Thought
There are quite a few narratives historians have written about the victims of Pompeii, but some recent DNA analysis has managed to challenge those stories.
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Chemistry (2)
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How To Calculate A Milliequivalent
The concept of moles and equivalents, and thus millimoles and milliequivalents is of vital importance in medicine and clinical pharmacology.
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Your Mood Ring Color Doesn't Mean What You Think
Mood rings are quite the fun novelty item, but there's a lot more science involved with their color-changing capacity than you might expect.
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Electronics (1)
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How To Convert KW To HP For Air Conditioners
While both kilowatts and horsepower measure the same thing, you might want to know how to switch from one unit to the other. Here's how you do it.
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Geology (3)
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Earth Won't Have Five Oceans Forever (The Sixth Is Already Forming)
Earth's five oceans were formed by the constant movement of tectonic plates beneath us, and the same process is already forming a sixth ocean in East Africa.
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Europe's Supervolcano Is A Ticking Timebomb
Mount Vesuvius may be Europe's most famous volcano, but lurking nearby is an ancient supervolcano, a ticking timebomb that could cause massive destruction.
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The Hawaiian Volcano That's Barely Stopped Erupting Since 1983
Hawaii is famous for its volcanoes, drawing visitors from all over the globe to witness their majesty, and one Hawaiian volcano has been erupting since 1983.
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Math (3)
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How To Calculate Dice Probabilities
Whether you're wondering what your chances of success are in a game or preparing for an assignment or exam on probabilities, dice are a great case study.
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Easy Ways To Calculate Percentages
Once you understand these simple methods for calculating percentages, these questions become easy to solve.
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How To Read Longitude And Latitude
Longitude and latitude are tools that pinpoint any location on Earth. Here's how to recognize and read them.
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Nature (26)
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Why Finding Amber In Antarctica Is So Important
In 2017, scientists discovered amber in a sediment core from the Antarctic, and analysis since has revealed a startling truth about the continent's past.
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Earth's Oldest Living Organism May Not Be What You Think
Some organisms can outlive humans by hundreds or even thousands of years, and the contender for Earth's oldest living thing may not be your first guess.
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The Species That Can Actually De-Age Itself
Immortality might seem like a fairy tale, but some species are renowned for cheating death, and one marine animal has recently been discovered to de-age itself.
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Every Northern And Southern Lights Color Explained
The northern and southern lights, auroras visible from the poles, glow with a range of different colored lights. Here's the reason for each of those colors.
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Rock Painting Shows Indigenous Africans Beat Paleontologists To A New Discovery
While scientists have long puzzled over fossils, the discovery of this cave painting might forever change the perception of paleontology as a field.
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The Largest Prehistoric Arthropod Is Pure Nightmare Fuel
Prehistoric times had no shortage of pretty scary creatures, but you need to look no further than this huge arthopod to find something truly terrifying.
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The Secret To Fighting Invasive Buckthorn Is Native Minnesota Plants
Thanks to its hardy nature, buckthorn can rapidly invade environments, but researchers think that Minnesota's native plants could be the secret to fighting it.
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New Snake Species Discovered Hiding In Plain Sight For Decades
New species are being discovered quite often, but those discoveries aren't always made in the same way. This snake, for example, has quite the strange story.
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The Impressive Scientific Discovery Once Mistaken For A Shipwreck
The vast ocean depths are full of surprises, and in 2024 marine scientists stumbled across a giant coral reef that had previously been mistaken for a shipwreck.
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There's A Good Reason Why You Shouldn't Kill The Spiders In Your House
It's perfectly understandable if you're not a fan of finding spiders in your home, but there's a good reason why you might want to reconsider that stance.
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The Texas Cave That Houses The Largest Bat Colony In The World
Bat colonies can reach truly enormous sizes, some with millions of bats pouring out to feed each night, and one cave in Texas has the largest of them all.
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11 Most Hostile Environments To Exist On Earth Today
There's something exciting about visiting dangerous places, but these especially hostile locations might be too much for even the most daring traveller.
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The Tiny Marine Creature That Became Tennessee's State Fossil
In 1998, Tennessee decided to award a tiny marine creature, which lived in warm, ancient seas millions of years ago, the title of official state fossil.
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12 Worst Invasive Species In Florida
Invasive species can wreak havoc wherever they're found, but Florida has a few that are particularly dangerous. Here are the most threatening of them.
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Top 5 Strangest Sounds Ever Captured In The Ocean
The vast depths of the ocean contain a multitude of mysteries. When scientists have gone for a listen, they've captured some of the strangest ever sounds.
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Facts On Wild Bobcats In Florida
Florida is home to quite a few interesting animal species, including the bobcat. There's a lot to learn about this cat species, so here's a quick primer.
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10 Facts On Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis, in a nutshell, is the process of using water, carbon dioxide and sunlight to produce sugar.
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11 Animals That Went Extinct In The Last Decade
There are many reasons why researchers are concerned about endangered species. After all, these species went extinct in just the last decade.
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The 7 Most Unusual Facts About California Redwoods
Towering hundreds of feet high, the Californian redwoods are a stunning natural wonder. Aside from their size, there are some unusual facts about these trees.
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What It Means When You Can Smell Rain Before It Happens
If you've ever wondered what that distinctive smell is before a rain shower, not only does it have a name, but it also has a solid scientific explanation.
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An Iconic Cartoon Character Bears Some Of The Blame For California's Devastating Wildfires
For decades, Smokey Bear has been teaching us about the dangers of wildfires, but some of that advice may be to blame for California's devastating wildfires.
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The Only Animal That Can't Get Drunk May Surprise You
Everyone knows something about getting a little tipsy off a drink or two. Many animals even feel a buzz from fermented fruits, but this animal can't relate.
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13 New Animal Species That Were Discovered In 2024
Despite all the research done over the years, new animal species are being found every year, 2024 included. Here are a few of the most notable discoveries.
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Why You Get Shocked By Static More In The Winter
You've probably been surprised by the shock of static electricity before, but have you noticed that it happens more during the winter? Here's the reason why.
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Top 5 Most Dangerous Species In Texas
Texas has an abundance of deadly flora and fauna, not to mention people - but these animals take the cake.
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How Oysters Make Pearls And Why Some Are Different Colors
For thousands of years, people have collected oysters for their pearls, no matter their color. Have you ever wondered where those colors come from, though?
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Physics (3)
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One Major Problem With Time Travel May Not Be An Issue After All
The idea of time-travel paradoxes has been explored in science and the popular imagination alike, but some researchers think that problem might not be an issue.
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Kinetic Friction: Definition, Coefficient, Formula (W/ Examples)
There are a few different types of friction, but kinetic friction is otherwise known as sliding friction.
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How To Get Rid Of Static Electricity In The Body
If you are shocked often, take steps to dispel a static charge from your body and prevent yourself from being shocked in the future.
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Science (4)
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If You Always Thought Your Parents Favored Your Sibling, You Were Probably Right
Thought parents will always say that they don't have a favorite child, research might actually indicate otherwise, with favoritism usually following patterns.
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9 Signs That Someone Is An Authentic Person
While authenticity is something that many strive for, its actual meaning is hard to pin down. Here are some of the traits that authentic people often possess.
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The Simple Trick That Could Save Your Life When Pumping Gas In The Winter
Colder conditions can lead to an increase in static electricity, and one simple trick can keep you safe when pumping gas in the winter months.
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The Real Reasons Every Year Seems Faster As We Age
Have you ever thought about how time seems to pass more quickly than it did when you were a kid? As it turns out, there's a scientific reason for that feeling.
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Technology (3)
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How To Find The Original Price
Knowing the original price of an item on sale can help you determine if that discount is worth considering. Here's how to do it.
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How To Identify Crystal Doorknobs
All the rage in the first 30 years of the 20th century, molded glass and cut-glass crystal doorknobs can be tricky to identify.
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The Chilling Threat Google's Gemini AI Reportedly Told A Student
There are plenty of questions out there about the potential dangers of AI. This story involving Google's Gemini AI certainly doesn't help matters, though.
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