Physics
Explainer: What is chaos theory?
Chaos can help scientists explore subjects from climate change to human brains. Learn about the theory behind this field of science.
By Sarah Wells
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Chaos can help scientists explore subjects from climate change to human brains. Learn about the theory behind this field of science.
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Protecting young athletes from overheating is getting more important as climate change turns up the temperature.
Wind farms, solar panels and more take up land and may harm wildlife. Researchers are working to resolve this conflict.
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Instead of throwing unneeded things away, scientists recommend moving to a cycle of reducing, reusing, repairing and remaking old things into new ones.
Learn how you can limit the climate-warming gases associated with what you eat, the products you buy and the energy you use.
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