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Scientists Say: Thought experiment

Thought experiment (noun, “THAWT Ex-PAIR-eh-mint”) A thought experiment is a hypothetical scenario addressing a big question. The scenario can sometimes seem absurd. But considering such scenarios can highlight the consequences of a particular idea or theory. One famous thought experiment…

How much more can Olympic speed records fall?

Ready, set — go break a record!  As elite athletes compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, they’ll likely break at least a few world records. But no one has set a new record in more than a decade…