as in particle
a very small piece
give me just one atom of information about the novel's surprise ending
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Recent Examples of atom
Have the ability to remove electrons from atoms and molecules, changing our high-frequency radio transmissions.
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Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
The atoms in this liquid metallic hydrogen are squeezed so tightly that its electrons are free to roam.
—Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
The roughly 50,000 atoms in the gas lose any sense of identity, merging into a single state.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Think about a nuclear fusion reaction in the core of a star, where two hydrogen atoms, each with a single proton, combine to become a helium atom, with two.
—Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
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Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
The atoms in this liquid metallic hydrogen are squeezed so tightly that its electrons are free to roam.
—Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
The roughly 50,000 atoms in the gas lose any sense of identity, merging into a single state.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Think about a nuclear fusion reaction in the core of a star, where two hydrogen atoms, each with a single proton, combine to become a helium atom, with two.
—Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
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With 9 million residents, the county is the most populated in the United States, and those living along its beaches, on its inland coast and in several of its cities are under an air quality alert stemming from the particle pollution levels caused by fires.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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These particles can also reduce visibility, explaining the hazy skies commuters woke up to.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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There were also no visible specks of spices like the Shamrock nog.Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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But a break in the case finally came in 2002 when the Contra Costa County forensic lab matched DNA in Kemp’s hair with the genetic makeup of a speck of blood found on one of Wiltsey’s fingernails.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Allure has reported on the rising interest in exosomes—nanoparticles released by cells in the human body that carry various molecules and may send signals to skin cells to repair and regenerate—since 2022.Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
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These molecules stimulate hair and skin growth, regulate metabolism, boost bone health, and in some cases may even be anti-inflammatory.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The other side: But concerns over water fluoridation have included fluorosis, when growing teeth are exposed to too much fluoride and develop white flecks or spots, and reduced IQ in children.Kale Williams, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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The authors also noted that adding fluoride to drinking water may increase the number of people with dental fluorosis, a mostly cosmetic condition that can leave the teeth with white flecks, spots, or lines.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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This understandable bit of gamesmanship has unintended consequences.Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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As on Android, the bulk of the app data is deleted to free up space, with key bits of information kept on your phone.David Nield, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Eat a diet that emphasizes fruits and vegetables, grains, some protein and not too much fat.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Nutritious carbohydrates: Whole grains, starchy veggies (like sweet potatoes), low-glycemic fruits (such as berries or apples), and low-fat dairy support steady energy levels.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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These updates often include important security patches that protect against new vulnerabilities exploited by hackers.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Thankfully, developer NetEase has been hard at work on improving the game, and the first major post-launch patch is now available.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Drop in brief snippets of direct quotes that capture the emotion of working with you.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Throughout the video, snippets of the movie play on a television in the background, further immersing the party in the world of The Holiday.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Atom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atom. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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