particles
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"The reason we became interested in stadium waves is that, apparently, people very often behave like particles," physicist Illes Farkas told the NPR network.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
In these experiments, atoms or other particles are placed inside an optical cavity, which consists of two mirrors that trap light between them.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
A 2023 Harvard study found that exposure to fine particulate air pollutants from coal-fired power plants had double the risk of mortality from similar particles from other sources.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The burning of coal is one of the largest drivers of air pollution, releasing fine particles known to be harmful to respiratory and cardiovascular health.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
As an electron sits in the vacuum, it occasionally absorbs or spits out one of these particles, such as a photon.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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