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Disposable Vape Pens: What Are You Inhaling?

Posted on May 2, 2017October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

Metal elements were found in the vapors of electronic cigarettes and hookahs and their concentrations were compared to regular cigarettes.

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    Are facial morphs a reliable way to produce fake IDs?

    Posted on April 15, 2017October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

    Most people can identify a familiar face in a photo, even if the picture is taken at an unusual angle, or in poor lighting. Think about how…

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      Why trains don’t fall off the track when turning

      Posted on April 12, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Trains have been the fundamental backbone of transportation and shipping for a few hundred years. Despite the ubiquity of trains, the…

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        Betting on finding aliens

        Posted on April 4, 2017October 24, 2022 by Jacob Haqq Misra

        If intelligent aliens exist somewhere in the depths of space, then should we see signs of their technology? This question has motivated…

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          Bacteria-Powered Battery Helps Remove Lake Pollution

          Posted on March 7, 2017October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

          Nitrogen pollution is a big problem in standing water such as lakes and ponds. The nitrogen comes from many sources, often agricultural…

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