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Has a surfer discovered the theory of everything?
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The theory of everything seeks to explain the workings of every single aspect in the universe. Learn more about A. Garrett Lisi's theory of everything.
The Enigma of 137: Science's Most Magical Number
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The number 137, which is significant in multiple applications, has long been an object of fascination for physicists, mathematicians and mystics.
The Scutoid: How We Discover New Shapes
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Spanish researchers recently uncovered a new geometric shape that allows human tissue to curve. But how?
How Newton's Laws of Motion Work
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Newton's iconic laws of motion are at work all around you, whether you're watching an Olympic swimmer push off a pool wall or a batter hit a baseball. So what are they?
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.
Who Invented the First Computer?
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This person of diverse interests also invented the cowcatcher device for trains and held a distinguished mathematics professorship at the University of Cambridge.
How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
5 Female Scientists You Should Know
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From a centenarian brain expert to a mistress of Voltaire, each of these female scientists has an incredible story. Do you want to meet them?
How 3-D Puzzles Work
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3-D puzzles result in three-dimensional, structural objects when solved. Learn how 3-D puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.
How Numerology Works
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Numerology says everything in the world is dependent upon the mystical properties of numbers. But critics aren't so sure.