You probably learned in high school chemistry class that core electrons don't participate in chemical bonding.

A researcher, Heikki Mäntysaari from the University of Jyväskylä (Finland), has been part of an international research group ...

For example, the atomic number of chlorine is 17. Every chlorine atom has 17 protons and 17 electrons. It has 17 positive charges and 17 negative charges, meaning that it is neutral overall. Atoms of ...

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers discovered an extreme version of "little red dots" dubbed "The Cliff." Its ...

President Trump's trade deals with Asian allies are facing new pushback after South Korea said Washington's terms were unrealistic and Japan hinted that their agreement may need to be reviewed. “We ...

From funding squeezes to political attacks, higher education is in trouble in many parts of the world. Fresh ideas will allow the sector to thrive and deliver value for society.

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