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Why Don’t Electrons Just Fall Into The Nucleus Of An Atom?
Static electricity works because electrons are strongly attracted to protons, right? But, in atoms, electrons are right there, next to the protons in the nucleus. Why don’t the electrons zip directly into the nucleus and stick to the protons?
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You Are Alive Today Thanks To The Symbionts In Your Body
Mitochondria float around in the goo of your cells, tirelessly making the molecules that power your body. But these mitochondria used to be independent of your body; they were bacteria, floating free in the world. You are, at a fundamental level, the result of symbiosis — the interdependence of two life forms.
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What’s Daily Life Really Like For Someone With Short-Term Amnesia?
Anterograde amnesia doesn’t allow people to make any new memories — and it’s a terrifying condition, when viewed from the outside. But what is it like from the inside? We’ll tell you a little about the daily life of the world’s most famous amnesia patient.
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9 Great Science Fiction Books For People Who Don’t Like Science Fiction
So there’s someone in your life who doesn’t like science fiction. Nobody’s perfect. But the good news is, genre is expansive, and there’s almost always a little corner of it where even the most science fiction-averse person can curl up and enjoy themselves. Here are 10 science fiction books for people who don’t like science…