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How the Big Bang Theory Works
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The big bang theory is well-known, but there are many misconceptions about it. Like what? Let's start with this one: There was no bang.
What Are Prime Numbers, and Why Do They Matter?
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You may remember from math class that a prime number is a number that can only be divided by 1 and itself. But why are they important anyway?
What Is Avogadro's Number?
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That's one seriously big number, and technically Amedeo Avogadro didn't even come up with it. So how did the Italian chemist make such an indelible (numerical) mark on the wonderful world of chemistry?
What Are Imaginary Numbers?
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An imaginary number is a value that's the square root of a negative number. It can't exist on a one-dimensional number line. We'll explain.
How Numbers Stations Work
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If you've ever heard random numbers on a random empty radio frequency, you may have heard a numbers station. Find out about these cryptic broadcasts.
When Does Belief in a Conspiracy Theory Like QAnon Tip Into Addiction?
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About half of all Americans believe at least one conspiracy theory. But what's the difference between believing a theory and being addicted to it?
What Is Critical Race Theory Anyway?
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Critical race theory (CRT) is a hot button issue in the United States. School boards and state legislatures in seven states have banned it from being taught in the classroom. How did we get here and why is everyone freaking out?
10 Scientific Laws and Theories You Really Should Know
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Even if you don't operate a scanning electron microscope all that frequently, you might want to brush up on these 10 scientific laws and theories. After all, they're some of our best tools for describing how the universe works.
10 Crackpot Theories About Space
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Our knowledge of space changes all the time as new discoveries are made. But some ideas about the universe have never really held water – including the one that everything is made of frozen H2O.
10 Plausible Sports Conspiracy Theories
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Sports conspiracy theories often arise when a favorite team loses due to questionable circumstances. See 10 sports conspiracy theories to learn more.