What is the chaos theory?
Chaos theory is an interdisciplinary theory and branch of mathematics focusing on the study of chaos: dynamical systems whose apparently…
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Clouds that shine at night
In late spring and summer, unusual clouds form high in the atmosphere above the world’s polar regions. As the lower…
What is the intermolecular force?
Intermolecular force is the force that mediates interaction between molecules, including the electromagnetic forces of attraction or repulsion which act…
Exotic magnetic states in miniature dimensions
We are all used to the idea that simpler units in nature interact to form complex structures. Take, for example,…
What is a Tesla coil?
Tesla coil is an electrical resonant transformer circuit designed by inventor Nikola Tesla in 1899. It is used to produce…
The sky above the Azores shows us a phenomenon always present but difficult to see: the airglow
It is one of the many events that can happen when the Earth is hit by particles from the…
Rapid changes in Earth’s magnetic field could threaten our technologies
Scientists already know that the Earth’s magnetic field is not immobile. Its poles move with a certain frequency and, according…
What is a chemical bond?
Chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms, ions or molecules that enables the formation of chemical compounds. The bond…
The mechanics of puncture finaly explained
Mattia Bacca, assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, often looks to the natural world for answers when he’s…
Networking loves quantum
A scientist involved in expanding quantum communication to a network of users, is continuing his work. The enhanced cyber security…