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25 science experiments that defied physics: unbelievable tru

Explore 25 science experiments that defied the laws of physics, revealing mind-bending phenomena that challenge intuition.
STAT

Why we study shrimp on treadmills: The case for curiosity-driven research

In recent debates about government funding, certain quirky-sounding research projects — like studying shrimp on treadmills — have grabbed headlines and become easy targets for criticism. Politicians ...
CU Boulder News & Events

DOE Research in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering

Please see the full solicitation for complete information about the funding opportunity. Below is a summary assembled by the Research & Innovation Office (RIO). The objective of this program is to ...
The New York Times

Nobel Prizes This Year Offer Three Cheers for Slow Science

The scientific Nobels announced this week — in Physiology or Medicine, Physics and Chemistry — honored achievements rooted in fundamental research from decades ago. By Katrina Miller Katrina Miller ...
Nature

Will the public support basic science? A new non-profit aims to find out

Virginia Gewin is a freelance reporter in Portland, Oregon. Amid a backdrop of massive cuts in US federal support for scientific research, a new effort — the Science Foundation — launched last week to ...
The Conversation

Basic research advances science, and can also have broader impacts on modern society

Bruce J. MacFadden has received funding from the U. S. National Science Foundation. It might seem surprising, but federal research funding isn’t just for scientists. A component of many federal grants ...
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Simple science experiments suitable for home learning

Simple science experiments suitable for home learning show hands-on activities that illustrate basic principles.