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Muons: The Subatomic Particles Shaking Up the World of Physics

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First discovered in the late 1930s, muons are passing through you and everything around you at a speed close to light, as cosmic rays strike particles in our planet's atmosphere. So what are muons and how are they informing the new physics?

Does It Rain on Other Planets?

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Imagine sheets of methane, sulfuric acid and, yes, even diamonds falling from the sky. HowStuffWorks explains how it how it rains on other planets.

Why would someone fly an airplane into a hurricane?

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Flying airplanes into hurricanes sounds like a movie stunt, but it's a legitimate way of getting weather data. Read about flying airplanes into hurricanes.

In 'Star Wars' Entire Stars and Planets Get Destroyed — Is That Possible?

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Could a planet or star ever be destroyed through man-made means, like in the 'Star Wars' series? Learn more about Starkiller Base.

Is Every Snowflake Actually Unique?

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You've probably heard that no two snowflakes are alike, but how can that be true? Find out how molecules of water vapor come together to form these winter wonders.

Can we control the weather?

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To control the weather we would have to come up with some technology straight out of science fiction. Find out if we can control the weather.

Your Grocery Store Apple Could Be a Year Old, But That's OK

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Science has made it possible for some apples to be stored as long as a year before selling. How is that done, and is it safe?

Are climate skeptics right?

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Climate skeptics believe that climate change is a natural process, rather than the work of man. Learn about different climate skeptic arguments.

That's Not the Aurora Borealis, That's Just STEVE

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Sometimes hundreds of people armed with high-tech cameras can make amazing scientific discoveries, as in the case of STEVE.

Exploring Mars: Insights Into the Red Planet

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Since the 1960s, we've been captivated by the planet Mars. How different is our neighbor, and what have we learned about the most explored planet?

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