The movement and space between particles in a fluid affects the amount of pressure the fluid exerts. This means that the pressure in a fluid changes depending on its height, depth and temperature. The ...

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Unlike flawless gems, fibrous diamonds often contain small saline inclusions. These give hints to scientists about the conditions under which diamonds are formed deep in the Earth's mantle. A research ...

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Purdue University researchers are designing and building an experiment that will operate during a test flight of a new type of reusable rocket to be launched by aerospace company Blue Origin LLC. The ...

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