Philip Ball

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    The Scientific Problem That Must Be Experienced

    To understand turbulence we need the intuitive perspective of art.

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    The Quantum Theory That Peels Away the Mystery of Measurement

    A recent test has confirmed the predictions of quantum trajectory theory, which describes what happens during the long-mysterious “collapse” of a quantum system.

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    Yes, Life in the Fast Lane Kills You

    New insights into mitochondria reveal how life expends energy.

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    Will ET Drink Water?

    The intricate compatibility of water and life on Earth may not extend to other planets.