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Close-up of a vintage steel ball bearing with visible balls, cage and races

Featured discovery5 min read

How Do Ball Bearings Reduce Friction?

Close-up of a hand lifting the pull tab to open a carbonated drink can

Science5 min read

Why Does a Soda Can Hiss When You Open It?

Inkjet printer with its removable printhead and internal ink delivery system visible

Technology & AI3 min read

How Do Inkjet Printers Work?

Wood glue being applied in a continuous bead along a timber joint

Science3 min read

Why Does Glue Stick Things Together?

Three-point seat belt fastened across the seat of a modern passenger car

Technology & AI3 min read

How Do Seat Belts Lock During a Crash?

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Steam rising from a hot dark drink in a white ceramic cup

Science3 min read

Why Can a Ceramic Mug Crack from Sudden Temperature Change?

Ceramic expands when heated and contracts when cooled. If boiling liquid warms the inside of a cold mug faster than heat reaches the outside,…

Sliced loaf of bread on a wooden cutting board under warm light

Science3 min read

Why Does Bread Go Stale?

Open domestic refrigerator filled with food and illuminated at night

Technology & AI3 min read

How Do Refrigerators Keep Food Cold?

Close view of fingertips wrinkled after prolonged exposure to water

The Human Body & Mind3 min read

Why Do Fingers Wrinkle in Water?

Red portable fire extinguisher mounted on an office wall

Science4 min read

How Do Fire Extinguishers Work?

Stainless steel vacuum flask standing upright against a neutral background

Science3 min read

How Do Vacuum Flasks Keep Drinks Hot or Cold?

Round white smoke detector designed for ceiling installation

Technology & AI3 min read

How Do Smoke Detectors Work?

White roll of embossed paper towels standing upright on a countertop

Science3 min read

Why Do Paper Towels Absorb Water?

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