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Understanding the periodic table through the lens of the volatile Group I metals
When the news broke that a car loaded with sodium was burning, people wondered why firefighters were not using water to curtail it. When water [...]
What the Sight of a Black Hole Means to a Black Hole Physicist
The first ever picture of a black hole has spurred excitement in the science community. Originally, black holes were merely a thought experiment, an imagining [...]
From Medicine to Nanotechnology: How Gold Quietly Shapes our World
Gold has been used by humans since ancient times, especially for jewelry and as coins. South Africa used to be the world’s top producer, although [...]