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Planck’s constant is one of the most important numbers in all of physics. It is, essentially, the ultimate guide to the quantum world. It tells us where quantum effects are important, the ...

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Wisconsin Public Radio On any given night in north-central Wisconsin, if the skies are clear and the timing is right, chances ...

This week's Junior Forecaster, Nathan, loves all things space. His favorite subjects in school are astronomy and space, ...