Explaining the difference between the yearly equinox and local equilux

Thursday is Cleveland's equilux day, marking the balance of daylight and nighttime. After the equilux, Cleveland’s nights will outpace its days until the spring.

X doesn't always mark the spot: Researchers challenge idea of chromosome shape

A mixture of DNA and proteins—known as "chromatin"—sits inside every cell nucleus as a jumbled puddle of genetic information. As cells prepare to divide during mitosis, the chromatin is condensed into ...

What's The Difference Between Centrifugal And Centripetal Forces?

Centripetal and centrifugal forces are central to circular motion, but they're not the same. Discover the differences between ...

The biggest difference between the big leagues and the minors, according to 4 MLB players

Major League Baseball is more than just a collection of 30 teams in some of the biggest metro areas in North America. Every ...
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Can You Solve The Latest Math Puzzle Circling The Internet?

We all love a mathematical brainteaser here at IFLS. Monty Hall? Done it mate. Two circles shoved into a quadrilateral of unknown size? Been there, solved that. Some Singaporean kids’ seemingly ...