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Half-Life Formula: Components and Applications
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In nuclear physics, the concept of half-life plays a crucial role in understanding the decay of radioactive substances. Scientists use the half-life formula in other disciplines to predict the rate of decay, as well as measure the age of ancient artifacts through carbon dating.
How Carbon Dating Works
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Carbon-14 dating is something that you hear about in the news all the time. Find out how carbon-14 dating works and why carbon-14 dating is so accurate!
How Do Scientists Determine the Age of Dinosaur Bones?
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Every time a new fossil is found, one of the first things scientists determine is how old that fossil really is. But how do they determine it, and how can they be completely accurate?
Tick Off the Video Games You’ve Played and We’ll Guess Your Age
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Feeling wise like "The Elder Scrolls"? If so, then it's time to be the "God of War" with this "Outer Worlds" quiz. Just don't take a "Portal" out of here yet, because we're going to guess if your personality is the "Half-Life" of your age!
How Radon Works
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In places where uranium is common in the soil, radon is a popular topic of discussion. Even though radon is "completely natural," it can be a real health hazard. Learn how radon forms and why it is so dangerous.
Scientists Unlock Secrets of H-bomb Element Einsteinium
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Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory just made history with einsteinium. They held a sample of the short-lived element long enough to measure some of its chemical properties.
How does glow-in-the-dark stuff work?
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You can find glow-in-the-dark item everywhere these days. Have you ever wondered how these items produce their light? Find out the answer to that question in this article.
Alpha, Beta or Gamma? It's the Nuclear Radiation Quiz
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We live in a radioactive world, and we're not just talking about the times when a nuclear plant is melting down and scaring the heck out of us. How much do you know about the ABGs (or alphas, betas and gammas) of nuclear radiation?
What Is an Isotope?
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You don't need to be a fan of chemistry to appreciate isotopes. They affect geology and medicine, too.
This Physics Quiz Is Really Hard, So We'll Be Impressed If You Get Even 10 Right
How will you REACT to this quiz? We're bringing in the big brains of physics to see if we can stump you. Do you have what it takes to pass without cheating?