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History
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The harsh laxative prescribed to the American explorers contained so much mercury that their latrines still reveal their campsites two hundred years later.
Science and technology
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These tiny superconducting circuits detect magnetic disturbances billions of times weaker than Earth's field.
Nature
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These unique geological formations are true time capsules that reveal the history of our planet
Science and technology
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Biomimetic science revolutionizes adhesion with smart materials
Science and technology
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Nicknamed the world's lightest solid, this material composed of 99.8% air solved one of modern astrophysics' greatest challenges.
Science and technology
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How the forefront of quantum metrology confirmed Einstein's relativity at a nearly microscopic scale.
Science and technology
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Scientists manage to control explosive vaporization to power heat engines without any mechanical parts
Science and technology
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How the deliberate creation of a vapor bubble eliminates nearly all water resistance and redefines hydrodynamic limits.
Science and technology
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Mimicking the adaptability of octopuses and caterpillars, these devices revolutionize fields from medicine to space exploration with their ability to handle and navigate complex environments without rigidity.
Science and technology
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Discover how 'solid smoke' defies density and revolutionizes everything from space exploration to energy efficiency on Earth.
Science and technology
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Engineering fluids with unprecedented sound properties for disruptive applications
Science and technology
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These devices of extreme precision are the foundation of GPS navigation, the internet, and space exploration, constantly improving through principles of quantum physics.