Physics
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Snowflakes and avalanches
To protect people from avalanches, researchers are taking a close look at snowflakes and the snowpack.
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A butterfly’s electric glow
The brilliant color of some butterfly wings comes from tiny scales that absorb and give off light in a special way.
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Earth’s lowly rumble
From rumbling volcanoes to grumbling elephants, scientists are eavesdropping on the lowest sounds on Earth.
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Challenging the forces of nature
Young scientists competed in several science challenges to understand and tame the forces of nature.
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Thinner air, less splatter
At low air pressure, a liquid drop that hits a surface makes no splash.
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Einstein’s skateboard
Kids vying to be top young scientist of the year tackled challenges inspired by the work of Albert Einstein.
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Inspired by nature
Researchers are applying lessons learned from butterflies, beetles, mussels, and other creatures to problems of human survival.
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The pressure of scuba diving
If done without proper precautions, scuba diving can be a painful experience.
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Project music
From hard rock to country and classical, music comes into play in several award-winning science projects.
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A sweet advance in candy packing
Objects shaped like M&Ms can snuggle together more tightly than spheres do.
