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Nikola Tesla: 5G Network Could Realize His Dream of Wireless Electricity

The pioneering electrical engineer Nikola Tesla theorized that electricity could be transmitted wirelessly through the...

6 Tips to Help You Detect Fake Science News

If a science article sounds too good to be true or too wacky to be...

Can the Laws of Physics Disprove God?

‘If there is a God who created the entire universe and ALL of its laws...

Do You See Red Like I See Red?

Color is an inherent part of visual experience, as fundamental as gravity. So how could...

Why Does It Take Longer to Fly from East to West?

The jet stream can have a big impact on how long a plane ride will...

Why Do Smoke Alarms Keep Going Off Even When There’s No Smoke?

Sensors in smoke detectors monitor how particles in the air affect a flow of current...

Salt Doesn’t Melt Ice – Here’s How It Actually Makes Winter Streets Safe

Salt is a cheap and effective way to protect roads from ice due to a...

Why Do Different Countries Have Different Electrical Outlet Plugs?

To understand why electric outlets aren’t all the same, you need to know how a...

Is the Star of Bethlehem Making a Comeback?

On Dec. 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths in the night’s sky. Is...

Scientists Suggest US Embassies Were Hit with High-Power Microwaves

The mystery ailment that has afflicted U.S. embassy staff and CIA officers off and on...

Here’s When You Might See the Northern Lights in December 2020

The aurora borealis was visible in parts of the northern hemisphere in 2020, including areas...

Your Brain’s Built-In Biases Insulate Your Beliefs from Contradictory Facts

Several well-known mechanisms in human psychology enable people to continue to hold tight to beliefs...