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PhysicsPrimordial Nukes
The rocky remains of nuclear reactors that formed spontaneously in African uranium deposits 2 billion years ago are yielding striking new details about their operation as well as signs that a fundamental aspect of the universe may have once been stronger than it is today.
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Materials ScienceVenetian Grinds
Venetian Renaissance artists, renowned for their vibrant colors, mixed powdered glass with their paints in an attempt to expand their palettes and create unique optical effects.
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From the March 2, 1935, issue
A new telescope nears completion, a new therapy for heart disease succeeds, and a new low temperature is reached.