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10 Hispanic Scientists You Should Know
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He built President Eisenhower an indoor golf-training machine, analyzed the Zapruder film and searched for an Egyptian pyramid's treasure chamber using cosmic rays. Aren't you dying to meet this wide-ranging scientist?
What Very Japanese Name Matches Your Personality?
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"Happiness," "beautiful" and "flower stems," oh "Mai!" If you're curious about what your inner Japanese name means, then it's time to find out if you're a ray of "Nikko" or colorful like the "Gen" season!
What Is a Cosmic Cow?
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Astronomers at HaleakalÄ Observatory in Hawaii noted a bright X-ray emission in 2018, which persisted for three weeks and glowed ten times more brightly than previously studied supernovas, but are just now beginning to understand it.
Muons: The Subatomic Particles Shaking Up the World of Physics
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First discovered in the late 1930s, muons are passing through you and everything around you at a speed close to light, as cosmic rays strike particles in our planet's atmosphere. So what are muons and how are they informing the new physics?
How Nuclear Radiation Works
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Nuclear radiation can be extremely beneficial or extremely harmful -- it all depends on how it's used. Learn what nuclear radiation is all about.
How Airport Security Works
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According to the Department of Homeland Security 730 million people travel on passenger jets every year. Are these folks safe? Find out how high-tech solutions are being used to make flying as safe as possible.
How Radiation Works
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Radiation is a loaded word. Believe it or not, not all radiation is bad for your health. Learn which radiation is deadly and which isn't deadly.
Quick Tips: Can carrying an umbrella protect your skin?
Ladies once carried parasols, or decorative umbrellas, to protect their skin from the sun. Do umbrellas still provide the skin protection they once did?
Is proton therapy better than traditional radiation for cancer treatment?
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Proton therapy for cancer can be more focused and provide less radiation exposure. Learn about the benefits to proton therapy and treatment centers.
Top 5 Tanning Myths
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Do you know the difference between tanning myths and facts about tanning? Take a look at our list of the top 5 tanning myths and find out.