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What is string theory?
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String theory tries to bring relativity and quantum physics into one general theory of everything. Learn about string theory in this article.
How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?
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Who made it possible to light up your home at night? Thomas Edison, right? Yes, but without the work of Nikola Tesla, we would be living in a different world.
10 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Stephen Hawking
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He was born exactly 300 years after Galileo died. He never won a Nobel Prize, although he was awarded a guest spot on "The Simpsons." What else do you know (or not know) about this acclaimed physicist?
What Happened to Oppenheimer After World War II?
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Oppenheimer's legacy is as complex as the quantum mechanics and theoretical physics that dominated his mind and shaped his life.
Banks of the Seine by Stanislas Lepine
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Banks of the Seine was among Stanislas Lepine's contributions to the first Impressionist exhibition. Learn more about this beautiful painting.
The Banks of the Oise by Charles-Francois Daubigny
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The Banks of the Oise by French impressionist Charles-Francois Daubigny is a luminous example of a plein air composition. Learn more about this painting.
La Plage de Trouville by Eugene Boudin
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Eugene Boudin's "La Plage de Trouville" shows his fascination with light at the sea. Read about which other great Impressionist he influenced.
Profil de Lumiere by Odilon Redon
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Profil de Lumiere by Odilon Redon was created when Impressionism was no longer the only, nor the most innovative movement. Learn about Redon's work.
Meet William James Sidis, Smartest Man to Ever Live
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Some say his IQ was 50 to 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's. So why haven't you heard his name before? We'll tell you the sad tale of why this incredible genius flamed out.
In 'Star Wars' Entire Stars and Planets Get Destroyed — Is That Possible?
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Could a planet or star ever be destroyed through man-made means, like in the 'Star Wars' series? Learn more about Starkiller Base.