#ScienceIsCool

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will you be the particle to my antiparticle *lip bite* (physics rizz)

[jumpintothewaves]

If you haven’t already heard, a pod of orcas has decided to take direct action against boats around the Mediterranean Sea. Researchers are still unclear as to why, but they know it’s the same group lead by their matriarch, White Gladis. It is possible that White Gladis was hit by a boat or got caught with some illegal fishermen, resulting in her disabling people’s rudders and even sinking a few boats. The best part is she is teaching her calves how to do it.

[letstalkbeautyuk]

🔬 🤓 Science themed badges - which we made this week for a school in Wales

[illuminatingfacts]

⚡✨ Bioelectricity: Did you know the human body transmits signals through electrical impulses? Your nerves are like nature's wiring, keeping everything connected! 🧠💡

[knowledge-first]

Did you know that dolphins have names for each other?

These intelligent marine mammals use unique whistles to communicate and identify themselves within their pods! 🐬🌊

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South Korea Makes Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion Research: Paving the Way for an "Artificial Sun"

South Korea has achieved a significant milestone in the quest for clean energy, successfully running an "artificial sun" for a record-breaking period. This breakthrough in nuclear fusion research brings us closer to replicating the process that powers stars and holds immense potential for a clean and sustainable energy future.

What is Nuclear Fusion and Why is it Called an "Artificial Sun?"

Nuclear fusion is the process by which atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a tremendous amount of energy. This is the same reaction that powers the sun and other stars. Scientists and engineers have been working for decades to replicate this process on Earth in order to harness its potential as a clean energy source.

The term "artificial sun" is used because a fusion reactor replicates the conditions within a star, where immense heat and pressure cause atomic nuclei to fuse. While not literally a miniature sun, these reactors aim to achieve similar energy production through controlled nuclear fusion.

South Korea's Record-Breaking Achievement

South Korea's Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) reactor recently achieved a sustained plasma temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius (180 million degrees Fahrenheit) for a record-breaking 48 seconds. This scorching temperature is critical for initiating and maintaining nuclear fusion reactions.

A Promising Step Towards Clean Energy

This breakthrough is a significant step forward in the development of nuclear fusion as a viable energy source. While challenges remain in achieving sustained fusion reactions and building commercially viable reactors, South Korea's success demonstrates significant progress in this field.

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Social Science Classes in Singapore: Delve into the complexities of human society and behavior with thought-provoking social science classes offered in Singapore. From anthropology and sociology to political science and geography, our classes provide a deep understanding of societal issues and dynamics.

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Happy #NationalScienceDay! Today, let's celebrate the spirit of curiosity, innovation, and discovery that fuels progress.

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Unlocking the concept of Heat vs. Temperature and Earth's Temperature Factors

In this enlightening video, we delve into the fascinating world of heat and temperature. 🌡️ Discover the key distinctions between these two fundamental concepts and gain a deeper understanding of their significance in our everyday lives. Join us on a journey across the globe as we explore the various factors that influence temperature variations in different places on Earth. 🌍 From geographic location to altitude and more, you'll learn the intriguing mechanisms behind our planet's diverse climates. Whether you're a science enthusiast or simply curious about the world around you, this video is your ticket to unraveling the mysteries of heat, temperature, and the intricate web of influences that shape our planet's climate. Don't miss out—hit that play button and expand your knowledge today! 🔥❄️🌆🏞️

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When you mix colored droplets in corn syrup, they seem to blend together. But if you reverse the mixing direction, they go back to their original state. This is because of a type of smooth flow called “Stokes flow”.

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Did you know?

the colour of a star actually depends on its temperature, due to something known as black body radiation. a perfect 'black body' absorbs all radiation and is the best emitter.

hotter objects emit electromagnetic waves with shorter wavelengths, and slightly colder objects emit longer wavelengths (which could be seen as a bit counterintuitive).

so, blue stars are hotter than red stars.

[jumpintothewaves]

Migaloo is an albino humpback whale that marine biologists have been following for some time. But now we think there’s a Migatoo!

This is Migaloo, an albino white whale who was first sighted off the east coast of Australia in 1991. Marine scientists and citizen scientists have been tracking his movements, and even succeeded in recording his singing! The last sighting of Migaloo was in 2020, leading many to believe he died.

July 28th, another white whale was spotted swimming along side their mother by photographer, Dylan Golden. He captured this footage with a drone he uses to track whale migrations. Not much is known about this Migatoo, but it is likely a very young calf (potentially days old) and it’s not confirmed that baby is albino.

Being a true albino means the organism lacks melanin, causing the animal to be completely white with reddish eyes. So far, all we know is that Migatoo is a small white whale. There have been other sightings of white humpback whales around the world but Migaloo was one of the few confirmed to be a true albino.

[letstalkbeautyuk]

🔬 🧪 ⚛️ Science Fair 2024 Badges

[illuminatingfacts]

🦑🦀 Blue Blood: Did you know octopuses and horseshoe crabs have blue blood? Their copper-rich protein, hemocyanin, makes it possible. Nature never ceases to amaze! 🌊✨

[knowledge-first]

Mind-blowing Facts You Must Know

The population of the earth is about 8 billion people, but there are an estimated 10 to 20 quintillion (that's10,000,000,000,000,000,000) ants alive at any given time! Seems like the tiny things are winning the numbers game.