Category: Science
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Science: A New Mining Method
Electrokinetic Mining: A Sustainable Revolution in Rare Earth Element Extraction The ever-increasing demand for rare earth elements (REEs), vital components in numerous cutting-edge technologies, has prompted an urgent need for more sustainable extraction methods. Traditional mining practices, largely dependent on chemical-intensive processes, are notorious for their detrimental environmental impact. However, a novel technique known as…
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Geo: The US Continental Divide
The Continental Divide, often referred to as the Great Divide, is a prominent hydrological feature that stretches across the United States, predominantly following the crest of the Rocky Mountains. This mountainous ridge forms a crucial watershed boundary, delineating the flow of water across the continent. To the west of the divide, rivers like the Colorado…
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Science: Paraparticles
Paraparticles are a fascinating and hypothetical extension of particle physics that could potentially unlock the mysteries of various complex quantum phenomena. Their theoretical foundation challenges the conventional classification of particles into bosons and fermions by introducing an intermediary class that exhibits unique properties, particularly in systems where traditional quantum mechanics encounters limitations. Imagine the world…
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Health: Orange Juice is Goodly Terrible for you
Orange Juice: Goodly Terrible for You When you think of orange juice, what comes to mind? For many, it’s a refreshing, tangy drink, often associated with a healthy start to the day. It’s an iconic breakfast beverage, packed with vitamin C and often touted as a quick, easy way to boost your immune system. But,…
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Controversy: Artificial Sweeteners
The use of artificial sweeteners (AS), or non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), in modern diets raises significant questions about their role in weight management and overall health. While these sweeteners are widely marketed as a calorie-free alternative to sugar, offering the promise of weight loss and reduced cardiometabolic risks, the scientific evidence is far from definitive. Emerging…
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Facts about: Universe expansion
The expansion of the universe is a truly fascinating phenomenon that shapes how we understand the cosmos. Unlike the common misconception that the universe is expanding “into” something, the truth is that space itself is growing. This means that there is no central “edge” where the universe is expanding into; rather, every point in the…
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Facts about: Doggerland
Doggerland, a now-submerged prehistoric landmass in the North Sea, experienced dramatic environmental and geological changes over thousands of years. These transformations, coupled with human activity and natural disasters, shaped the history of this once-thriving region. Through radiocarbon dating, sedimentary DNA (sedaDNA) analysis, and other modern methods, researchers have reconstructed the timeline of its development, habitation,…
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Nuclear power around the world
United Kingdom The UK’s nuclear power landscape is at a critical juncture. The country faces the imminent retirement of a significant portion of its existing nuclear fleet, which currently provides around 9 GW of capacity. This decline in capacity poses a challenge to the UK’s energy security and its decarbonization goals. While the government has…
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Fermat’s Last Theorem (FLT)
What is Fermat’s Last Theorem? Fermat’s Last Theorem (FLT) is one of the most iconic and enduring mathematical problems in history. The theorem itself states that there are no positive integers x, y, and z that can satisfy the equation x^n + y^n = z^n for any integer value of n greater than 2. This…
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The proton “spin crisis”
[[note: this is an attempt at an AI language model explain some quite difficult concept. >95% of this was AI generated..]] The proton spin crisis is a long-standing puzzle in physics that arises from our understanding of the proton’s internal structure and its spin. What is spin? Spin is a fundamental property of elementary particles,…