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How Asteroid Belts Work
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Asteroid belts may tell us how our very solar system came into existence. Learn all about asteroid belts, from their characteristics to what they can teach us.
How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?
From Military to Mainstream: The Evolution of the AR-15
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The ArmaLite AR-15 rifle has become a hot-button issue in the American landscape. Where did the rifle originate and how did it become so controversial?
Could You Dig a Tunnel Right Through the Center of Earth?
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Let's say you have a lunch date to make - and it's on the other side of the planet. Wouldn't it be convenient to pop down a hole through Earth's innards? But what would really happen if you did?
How a Supernova Works
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A dying star can explode with the force of a few octillion nuclear bombs and create any element in the universe. But why do stars go supernova?
Could a gamma-ray burst wipe out all life on Earth?
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When a huge star collapses, it releases massive amounts of radiation in concentrated streams. If one of those streams hit Earth, it wouldn't be pretty. But where should we put "gamma-ray bursts" on our list of anxieties?
How Weightlessness Works
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As the International Space Station astronauts return to Earth after a three-month stay, learn about the effects of weightlessness on the body.
How Weather Works
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Weather is the state of the atmosphere, rather than something that only affects your area. Read more about weather and the complex system behind it.
This Brown Dwarf Isn't a 'Failed Star' — It's a Magnetic Powerhouse
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Neither massive planets nor tiny stars, brown dwarfs are entirely different substellar curiosities that possess qualities of both.
How Pole Vaulting Works
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Pole vaulting is one of the most interesting events in the Olympics! Learn how pole vaulters are able to fly so high, and what limits the maximum height!