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How Did the Universe Begin?
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The universe and how it began is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the origins of the universe.
How Do Chameleons Change Color? And Why?
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Chameleons change color whenever they feel agitated, exhilarated, threatened or excited. OK, but how?
What's the Difference Between a Pressure Cooker and an Instant Pot?
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The pressure cooker has been around for years, but its pride of place in the kitchen is being usurped by the new kid in town, the Instant Pot. So, what is the difference?
What Is the Formula for Velocity?
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Many people get speed and velocity confused. It's no surprise because the terms are often used interchangeably. But they're not quite the same thing. So how do you find the velocity of an object?
Time Is Up for the Leap Second
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The decision made at the 27th General Conference on Weights and Measures will scrap leap seconds for good by 2035.
How Can Minus 40 Fahrenheit Equal Minus 40 Celsius?
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There are two different scales of measuring temperature on Earth, but they merge at just one very cold number.
How Quantum Computers Work
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Quantum computers use the power of atoms to perform memory and processing tasks. Learn why quantum computers will be faster than silicon-based computers.
How Faraday Cages Work
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Thanks to the Faraday cage, we can control electricity and make it safer for our computers, cars and other inventions.
10 Futurist Predictions in the World of Transportation
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Futurist predictions in transportation include faster, more efficient and more fun systems. See 10 futurist predictions in the world of transportation.
What if I Were Struck by Lightning?
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Being struck by lighting can happen in a large number of ways with a direct strike being the worst. Find out what happens if you're struck by lightning.