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10 Experiments Too Dangerous for Scientists to Repeat Today

10 Experiments Too Dangerous for Scientists to Repeat Today

Gargi Chakravorty

You’ve probably seen movies where scientists push boundaries too far, unleashing chaos and destruction. Here’s the thing. Some of the most horrifying experiments didn’t happen in science fiction. They occurred in real laboratories, conducted by actual researchers who ventured into ethical territory we now recognize as absolutely forbidden. Science is a very powerful tool that ...

10 Natural Phenomena That Defy the Laws of Physics

10 Natural Phenomena That Defy the Laws of Physics

Gargi Chakravorty

You’ve probably been told that are unchangeable, fundamental truths governing every corner of our universe. Yet nature seems to have its own sense of humor, occasionally serving up phenomena that make even the brightest scientists scratch their heads. From floating lightning orbs that last impossibly long to particles that appear to communicate faster than light ...