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Electrons: Is there Anything They Can't Do?
The electron has almost no mass. But because of its position in orbit around the atomic nucleus, it can be extracted from its atom and made to do all kinds of work for us. READ MORE.

You Can't Touch an Atom
Atoms are in everything. But they are very tiny, too tiny to see because they are smaller than a wavelength of light. You wouldn't expect to be able to pick one up with your fingers, but interestingly, you also can never touch one. READ WHY.

No Doomsday in 2012
The ancient Mayan calendar ends on Dec. 21, 2012. Some claim that is a prediction of the end of the world, or at least the end of our civilization as we know it. But is there any scientific evidence to back it up? READ MORE.

How does GPS Know Where You Are?
They show your location on a moving map. They can figure out your speed and how long it will take you to get to your destination. How do they do it? Read More.

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Words of Science Some people often misinterpret the language used by scientists. And for that reason, they sometimes draw the wrong conclusions as to what the scientific terms mean. What is the differences among terms like "scientific law," "hypothesis," and "theory." In science, a theory means something different than it does in everyday usage. And that has some people comfused. Read More. Beware of Bad Science From astrology to creationism, from our mom's warnings to bundle up to tarrot cards, pop culture is filled with examples of bad science.... Read More. Science Blog

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