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The energy state of an atom is denoted by its principal quantum number, designated n, which defines the probability of ...
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An ancient and enormous organism called Prototaxites, initially found to be a type of fungus, may actually be an unknown ...
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New experiments reveal that protein precursors can form naturally in deep space under extreme cold and radiation. Scientists ...
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WASHINGTON — A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine identifies the highest priority science objectives for the first human mission to Mars, and says searching ...