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Physics
The pressure of scuba diving
If done without proper precautions, scuba diving can be a painful experience.
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Physics
Project music
From hard rock to country and classical, music comes into play in several award-winning science projects.
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Physics
A sweet advance in candy packing
Objects shaped like M&Ms can snuggle together more tightly than spheres do.
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Physics
Echoes of a stretched egg
Sound waves bounce off people as if each person resembles an elongated egg.
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Space
The Mirror Universe of Antimatter
Scientists are creating particles of antimatter to learn why the universe has so few.
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Physics
Electricity’s spark of life
Researchers are taking advantage of the vital roles that electricity plays in our bodies to advance medicine.
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Health & Medicine
A framework for growing bone
A promising new material could help encourage damaged or broken bones to grow back.
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Chemistry
Sticking Around with Gecko Tape
A lizard's sticky feet inspire a strong new adhesive.
By Emily Sohn