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Cambridge University Is Hiring an Archivist to Catalog 160 Boxes of Stephen Hawking’s Work

Stephen Hawking at Cambridge's Emmanuel College in 2013.

Cambridge University Is Hiring an Archivist to Catalog 160 Boxes of Stephen Hawking’s Work

The Reason Why Baking Sheets Clang in the Oven—And How to Avoid It

'Clang, clang, clang' went the cookie tray.

The Reason Why Baking Sheets Clang in the Oven—And How to Avoid It

The Science Behind Why It Hurts So Much to Step on a LEGO

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The Science Behind Why It Hurts So Much to Step on a LEGO

Watch Albert Einstein Explain His Theory of Relativity in Historic Footage

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Watch Albert Einstein Explain His Theory of Relativity in Historic Footage

19 Smart Facts About Albert Einstein

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See How Many Balloons It Would Take to Lift the House from Pixar's Up

Disney, Pixar

Why Your Christmas Lights Always Get Tangled, According to Science

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Common Misconceptions About Flying

He's harmless.

Does Putting a Penny in the Microwave Really Make It Shrink?

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20 Boredom-Busting Science Experiments You Can Do at Home, Courtesy of YouTube’s Physics Girl

YouTube's Physics Girl snuffs out a candle with carbon dioxide.

14 Incredible Scientific Discoveries of the Decade

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How to Make a Sled Go Faster, According to Science

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10 Radiant Facts About Marie Curie

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New British Coin Featuring a Black Hole Honors Stephen Hawking

The Royal Mint

12 Common Things Science Still Hasn't Figured Out

Laughter: Still a scientific mystery

Physicists Have Come Up With the 'Perfect Pizza Equation'

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