Chemistry
Scientists Say: Fluorescence
This property causes materials — including some animals’ skin, fur or feathers — to glow under light.
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TechHow to turn your hobby into a seriously cool science project
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TechNo trees were harmed to 3-D print this piece of wood
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Materials ScienceLaser light transformed plastic into tiny diamonds
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Materials ScienceCool Jobs: Scientific glassblowers shape science
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ChemistryScientists Say: Pigment
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Materials ScienceLet’s learn about diamond
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