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Magnetic Air Conditioners: A High Tech Way Of Keeping Cool

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Traditional air conditioners are huge consumers of energy. Could magnetic air conditioners keep our homes cooler inside without making temperatures hotter outside?

If you flew over an earthquake, would you feel the plane shake?

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Let's say a big one strikes the home planet. You, however, happen to be flying above the earthquake's epicenter when the natural disaster ripples through. Would you feel it?

What Did the Big Bang Sound Like?

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It wasn't quite as explosive as you might imagine. The guys from the podcast Part-Time Genius listen to the Big Bang and other strange sounds.

How Auroras Work

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An aurora is a light phenomenon caused by solar winds interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. Learn more about auroras.

Will we ever unite quantum mechanics with general relativity?

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Einstein showed us a mind-blowing way the universe works, while Max Planck and his gang showed us how particles on the atomic and subatomic levels work. But one doesn't explain the other. So there must be a larger theory encompassing them ... or not?

How Does a Gas Pump Know When to Stop?

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The days of spilling gasoline all over our shoes are pretty much over. But it begs the question: How does a gas pump know when to stop? Read this simple explanation of the mechanics that cause a gas pump to shut off when the tank is full.

When was the first battery invented?

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Batteries are a necessity for our every day life, but have you ever wondered when was the first battery invented? Find out with this article by HowStuffWOrks.com.

Scientists Spot Light From Behind a Black Hole for the First Time Ever

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Scientists have observed flashes of X-rays coming from behind a supermassive black hole, consistent with Albert Einstein's prediction that extremely large objects can bend light.

When Wisecracks and Puns Are Symptoms of Brain Damage

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What is compulsive joking? Learn about the neurological disorder Witzelsucht in this HowStuffWorks article.

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