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Browse SciQuest reporting and explainers in reverse chronological order, with the newest evidence-led stories first.
Explainer Space
Nebulae are among the most fascinating celestial bodies contributing to stellar evolution. The word ‘nebula’ comes from Latin meaning “ vapor, mist, fog, exhalation or smoke.” Precisely, a nebula is…
Explainer Health
According to general guidelines, you should exercise 1-2 hours after a small meal and 30-60 minutes after a snack to help prevent gastrointestinal (GIT) problems, depletion of energy stores, and…
Explainer Space
Gravity on Saturn is close to Earth’s: about 9.0 m/s² at the equator (0.92 times Earth’s) and 12.1 m/s² at the poles (1.24 times), with a mean of 11.2 m/s²,…
Explainer Physics
Gravity on Jupiter is about 2.4 to 2.7 times Earth’s: roughly 23.1 m/s² at the equator and 27.0 m/s² at the poles, with a mean of 25.9 m/s², according to…
Explainer AI
Speed has become the prime focus in the ever-evolving world of robotics, where innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are pushing the boundaries of what could be made possible. STAR1 is…
Explainer Space
There is no clean, confirmed winner: TON 618 is estimated at roughly 41–66 billion solar masses (about 8–13 × 10⁴⁰ kg), Holmberg 15A’s black hole at 40 ± 8 billion…
Explainer Space
The International Space Station (ISS) measures about 109 metres (356 feet) from end to end, one yard short of an American football field including the end zones, and has a…
Explainer Space
It sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, but this is real life. There’s a massive asteroid out there called Apophis—appropriately nicknamed the ‘God of Chaos’—and scientists are…
Explainer Health
An e-cigarette or a vape is a device that uses nicotine solution, flavorings, and some other chemicals that might be harmful to the user but it is devoid of tobacco.…
