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Science: Elements & Motion

The Mystery of Antimatter

We know that an equal amount of antimatter must have been simultaneously created during the Big Bang. But where is it?

Eric Sorte

Science: Elements & Motion

What Good Is the Truth?

We take science for granted in our daily lives, but science also reminds us how dangerous it is to hold beliefs without evidence.

Eric Sorte

Energy: Searching for Joules

Electricity’s Future, Part 1: The Grid

Our nation’s electric grid system remains much the same as when it was first invented and installed, 140 years ago. That many soon change.

Matthew Lawder

Science: Elements & Motion

Keeping Up With The Khemists

Hall’s new K value probes the tenuous relationship currently being built between science and social media and the pros and cons of linking the two.

Susan Gelman

Energy: Searching for Joules

Growing Greener Grass

When it comes to measuring our “carbon footprint,” most of us think of our cars and coal-burning plants. It’s time we also thought of our landscaping.

Akshay Gopan

Science: Elements & Motion

Chemicals’ Fear Factor

Common sense tells us that elements most basic to life are comprised of “chemicals.” So why do we shudder at the mere mention of the word?

Susan Gelman

Energy: Searching for Joules

Nuclear In Word, Not Deed

While nuclear power provided 19 percent of US electricity in 2012, many residents may be surprised that no new nuclear power plants have been commissioned in 40 years.

Matthew Lawder

Current Reader

Remembering the Rumble in the Jungle

When violent unrest broke out in Ferguson Aug.9 and several ensuing days after the police killing of a young unarmed black man, Gerald Early made the analogy to the 1964 Philadelphia race riot.

Gerald Early

Science: Elements & Motion

Dark Matter, Meet PAMELA

Is the story of the discovery of the neutrino a case study for finding dark matter? Yes and no. Sometimes the scientific method is predictable, as was demonstrated by neutrinos. Other times, unexpected results pop up.

Rashied Amini

Science: Elements & Motion

Dark Matter, Part II

“Dark matter” has been identified in its interactions with other matter, but not identified as to its true nature. Rashied Amini explores promising candidates and theories for dark matter.

Rashied Amini

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