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Static electricity remains shockingly mysterious
Despite studying static charge for centuries, scientists still aren’t clear on precisely how it works.
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Scientists Say: Fibonacci sequence
This elegant mathematical pattern appears in sunflower petals, pine cones and more.
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Would growing a big heart make the Grinch strong?
In the classic Dr. Seuss tale, the Grinch’s heart grows in an instant. That probably wouldn’t have been good for him — unless he was a snake.
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Explainer: What is an equation?
A mathematical statement, it tells us two expressions are in balance, or equal. So it can help us calculate unknowns from what we already know.
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Humans, platypuses, whales and kangaroos show the diversity of this vertebrate group.
