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Gamers Can Help Scientists Hunt for Real Exoplanets in 'EVE Online'
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European scientists are inviting gamers to become citizen scientists, sifting through real astronomical data to spot undiscovered planets orbiting other stars.
Weiberfastnacht: The Day German Women Stormed the Ramparts
This historic holiday (held the Thursday before Ash Wednesday) celebrates the day in 1824 when women decided they simply wouldn't take it anymore.
How Chain Saws Work
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If you're a homeowner looking to clean up a few trees in the yard or cut some firewood, a chain saw will be a very handy tool. Get a good look at the inner workings of a chain saw.
Can a Person Remember Being Born?
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Can a person remember being born? Learn whether childhood amnesia or ego-protecting screen memories prevent a person from remembering being born.
Are Teenage Brains Really Different From Adult Brains?
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The teenage brain can seem like a mystery. Is that be because the teenage brain is actually different? Learn how the teenage brain processes information.
How Wolfram|Alpha Works
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Wolfram Alpha is one of the newer search engines on the block. See what makes Wolfram Alpha unique and find out of Wolfram Alpha will kill Google.
Why would someone want to steal the hybrid badge from my car?
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Why would someone steal a hybrid badge off of a car? Read up on the top theories about stolen hybrid car badges.
How Tattoos Work
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Tattoos decorate the body with ink injected into the skin. Learn about creating tattoos, from sterilizing tattoo equipment to finding a tattoo parlor.
How Ghost Busters Work
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'Ghostbusters,' the movie, was fiction, but paranormal investigators really do exist. Learn how real-life ghost busters differ from Hollywood's version.