heat
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In 1974, Stephen Hawking showed that black holes radiate heat and can eventually evaporate, apparently erasing all information about what fell into them — contradicting the quantum principle that evolution must preserve information.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Gorin uses the cold setting on her eyes in the morning and the heat setting after work to destress.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Despite the heat and war, pilgrims were overcome with emotion as they kickstarted the hajj festivities in Mecca, Islam's holiest city.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
This means that the chemical can release heat when a reaction is triggered.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Though the heat had been intense and the ash was still painfully warm to the touch, Sue began to feel cold and nauseous.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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