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Recent Examples of atoms
Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The same rule applies to the way atoms and molecules vibrate, so going back in time might completely disrupt the natural behavior of matter.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Unlike nuclear fission – which splits atoms and creates dangerous radioactive waste – fusion uses hydrogen isotopes (like tritium and deuterium) and produces helium as a harmless byproduct.
—New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
This interaction made the laser stable and suitable for experiments involving ultra-cold atoms and high-precision experiments.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
As scientists initiate the process of artificial nuclear decay, uranium-238 atoms absorb neutrons in the reactor core, becoming relatively more fissionable plutonium-239 atoms.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Five carbon rings The key to the material's success has to do with the fact that the hypergolic reaction creates carbon tubes that have high concentrations of molecular rings made from five carbon atoms instead of the usual six.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
And since the same argument applies to the ordinary vibrations of molecules and atoms, this raises the possibility of widespread disruption to the ordinary existence of matter in a timelike curve.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
The outermost 10% of a neutron star is made of mostly atomic nuclei, with electrons, ions, and even atoms occupying the outskirts.
—Big Think, 19 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The same rule applies to the way atoms and molecules vibrate, so going back in time might completely disrupt the natural behavior of matter.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Unlike nuclear fission – which splits atoms and creates dangerous radioactive waste – fusion uses hydrogen isotopes (like tritium and deuterium) and produces helium as a harmless byproduct.
—New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
This interaction made the laser stable and suitable for experiments involving ultra-cold atoms and high-precision experiments.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
As scientists initiate the process of artificial nuclear decay, uranium-238 atoms absorb neutrons in the reactor core, becoming relatively more fissionable plutonium-239 atoms.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Five carbon rings The key to the material's success has to do with the fact that the hypergolic reaction creates carbon tubes that have high concentrations of molecular rings made from five carbon atoms instead of the usual six.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
And since the same argument applies to the ordinary vibrations of molecules and atoms, this raises the possibility of widespread disruption to the ordinary existence of matter in a timelike curve.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
The outermost 10% of a neutron star is made of mostly atomic nuclei, with electrons, ions, and even atoms occupying the outskirts.
—Big Think, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoms
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Only when its particles strike the sensors of these satellites, which orbit Earth about a million miles out, can NOAA's forecasters know the characteristics of a CME.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the tiny particles that make up the pollutants can also help form clouds.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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By analyzing fossil molecules in sediments deposited around 65 to 66 million years ago in the interior of the North American continent, the scientific team reconstructed air temperatures for the entire time period.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The structure of these molecules changes depending on the temperature of the environment the bacteria once lived in.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The comet passed between the sun and Earth in late September and October, so light diffracted (bent around) by dust grains in the tail, which were concentrated in the direction of Earth.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Focus on magnesium-rich foods like leafy green vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lively was criticized for her lighthearted interview snippets and cross-promotion of her new hair-care line because of the film’s serious, domestic violence storyline.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
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By incorporating contextual data—such as relevant log entries, code snippets, configuration details and environmental conditions—AI significantly reduces response time for technical teams.Koushik Sundar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Atoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoms. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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