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Starquakes: Cracks in the Strongest Stars in the Universe

A starquake is one of the most extreme seismic events known in astrophysics. Unlike earthquakes on Earth, starquakes occur on neutron stars, where gravity, density, and magnetic forces reach extraordinary…

deka January 8, 2026

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The Black Hole Information Paradox: What Happens to Information?

The black hole information paradox is one of the deepest unresolved problems at the intersection of gravity, quantum mechanics, and cosmology. It arises from an apparent contradiction between two foundational…

deka January 8, 2026

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What Is Thermodynamics?

Thermodynamics is a fundamental branch of physics that describes how energy, heat, and work interact in physical systems. It does not focus on individual particles, but on collective behavior—how large…

deka January 8, 2026

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Neutron Star Mergers: The Cosmic Factories of Gold and Platinum

For much of the twentieth century, the origin of the heaviest elements in the universe remained an open question. While stars are known to forge elements like carbon and iron,…

deka January 8, 2026

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What Is the Arrow of Time?

The arrow of time is a concept used in physics to describe the apparent one-way direction of time—from past to future. While most fundamental physical laws work the same whether…

deka January 8, 2026

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Can Candy Be Useful Without Being Eaten?

Candy is usually associated with taste, pleasure, and nutrition-free indulgence, but its usefulness does not end with consumption. Because candies are made from sugar, colorants, flavor compounds, and packaging materials,…

deka January 5, 2026

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Baryon Asymmetry: Why There Is More Matter Than Antimatter

According to the known laws of physics, the Big Bang should have produced matter and antimatter in equal amounts. If that symmetry had remained perfect, particles and antiparticles would have…

deka January 1, 2026

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What Happens When a Liquid Turns into a Solid?

The transition of a liquid into a solid is one of the most fundamental phase changes in nature, yet it is far more complex than it appears. This process, known…

deka January 1, 2026

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Conditions for Life: Can Life Not Be Carbon-Based?

When scientists search for life beyond Earth, they begin with a fundamental question: what conditions are required for life to exist at all? While life on our planet offers only…

deka December 30, 2025

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What Existed Before the Big Bang? Scientific Hypotheses Explained

The Big Bang theory successfully describes the early expansion of the universe, but it does not fully answer one of the most profound questions in science: what, if anything, existed…

deka December 30, 2025