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What's Really Going on at the 'Tesla Tower'?
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There's a mysterious tower in Texas that strongly resembles Nikola Tesla's Wardenclyffe Tower. Its constructors say they're testing some new forms of electromagnetic waves. But is something else going on?
How 5G Works
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Ever been to a concert and not been able to get a signal on your smartphone? 5G promises to take care of that but it could be years before we see results.
How Kin Selection Works
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We're used to taking the phrase "survival of the fittest" to mean it's an "every man for himself" world. But some animals (like worker bees) sacrifice themselves to ensure their species lives on. Why would they do this?
Why Do We Scratch Our Heads When We're Thinking?
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Ever scratch your head when you're frustrated or thinking? HowStuffWorks found out how this tic became the signal for so many social expressions.
How the Uncanny Valley Works
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When a super-realistic android or video character gives us a creepy feeling, it enters the uncanny valley. Why do we get spooked, and what can we do to avoid it?
Was Tyrannosaurus rex a predator or a scavenger?
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Hollywood makes T. rex seem fast and agile, but some scientists think it was a scavenger, like a vulture. So which was it?
Does brownnosing really pay off?
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Does brownnosing really pay off? Learn about brownnosing and read how to navigate the lines of flattery with your boss.
Birthday Astrology
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Astrology, the prediction of personality traits and future events, is based on the relationship between the planets. Learn more about astrology.
Why Do Gorillas Beat Their Chests?
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It's a behavior synonymous with gorillas - beating the chest. But why do they do it? Researchers think they've figured out what the purpose is behind that pounding.
If Dragons Were Real, Could They Breathe Fire?
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Dragon fire is an awe-inspiring thing, but exactly how would it happen? Real-world clues from nature point the way.