What Is a Photon?
When we think of light, we usually imagine beams or waves. But in modern physics, light also behaves like a particle — and that particle is called a photon. A…
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What Is Nuclear Fusion?
Nuclear fusion is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing an enormous amount of energy in the process. It is the same…
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How Planets Form
Planets don’t simply appear — they are the result of complex processes unfolding over millions of years. From dust particles in a swirling cloud of gas to massive, orbiting worlds,…
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Why Does the Earth Rotate?
If you could watch Earth from space, you'd see it constantly spinning on its axis — a full rotation every 24 hours. This rotation causes day and night, drives weather…
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How Lasers Work and the Latest Advances
A laser (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) is a device that emits a beam of coherent, monochromatic light — meaning all light waves have the same wavelength and…
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Why the Moon Affects Tides
The Moon has a powerful influence on our planet, even though it's about 384,400 kilometers away. One of the most noticeable effects is the creation of tides — the regular…
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What Is the Magnetosphere
The magnetosphere is a vast, invisible region around Earth that is dominated by the planet’s magnetic field. It plays a crucial role in protecting life on Earth by deflecting charged…
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The ISS as a Scientific Platform: Research from Inside
The International Space Station (ISS) is not just a symbol of global cooperation, but a fully operational scientific laboratory in orbit. Orbiting Earth at about 400 kilometers in altitude, the…
The History of Nuclear Energy: From Discovery to Power Plants
Nuclear energy has profoundly influenced the course of science, technology, and geopolitics. From the discovery of radioactivity to the development of nuclear reactors and modern power plants, this form of…
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What Is a Gyrotron and How It Works
A gyrotron is a high-power vacuum tube that generates electromagnetic radiation in the millimeter-wave and sub-terahertz frequency ranges. It belongs to the class of cyclotron resonance masers, meaning it amplifies…