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Why don’t molecules ever stop moving?
This ‘deceptively simple’ question demands a dip into the murky waters of quantum physics.
Here’s the secret to getting songs unstuck from your head
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Rachel Feltman
At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.
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Shark’s ‘mystery hat’ turns out to be a giant octopus
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Even only 10 vehicles on an island can impact these genetically distinct songbirds.
Researchers created sound that can bend itself through space, reaching only your ear in a crowd
A sound only you can hear.
The shaky science behind treating measles with vitamin A
While important for overall health, the vitamin can be toxic in high doses.
The sun has literally set on the British Empire
The spring equinox helps conclude a major chapter in world history.
Most Cybertrucks recalled to ensure steel panels don’t fall off
46,096 vehicles are included in the NHTSA announcement.
A powerhouse of global satellite infrastructure: Norway?
The country supports some of the world’s most important satellites. But experts worry about its proximity to Russia.
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