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Does the Sun Rotate?
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Like Earth, the sun rotates, but in a different way. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.
Nebular Theory Might Explain How Our Solar System Formed
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The nebular theory, also known as nebular hypothesis, presents one explanation of how the solar system was formed, proposed by Pierre Simon de Laplace in 1796.
How to Easily Convert Degrees to Radians (and Radians to Degrees)
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Both degrees and radians represent the measure of an angle in geometry. So, how do you convert one to the other?
How Tessellations Work
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Mathematics achieves the sublime. Sometimes, as with tessellations, it rises to art. In their simplest form, tessellations consist of a single shape that repeats over a two-dimensional plane without any gaps. Why was M.C. Escher so fixated on them?
How Astrolabes Work
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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?
The 4th Dimension: Where Science and Imagination Collide
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Can we see the fourth dimension or is it something that is beyond our grasp? Find out if it is possible to see the fourth dimension in this article.
How 8 Queens Works
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The 8 Queens problem will test your puzzle-solving mettle. Learn about the 8 Queens puzzle in this article.
Why Do We Have Leap Years?
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Leap years only come around once every four years. So, why are they so rare and who decided we need them anyway?
How Pentago Works
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Pentago, a connect-five game with a literal twist, has charmed and challenged players young and old. Learn how to play the game Pentago.
How the Physics of Football Works
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There's a reason why some passes miss their target, and others land right in the receiver's hands -- it's physics! Take a look at the game from a whole new angle.