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How Hot Is the Sun? Colder, the Closer You Get!
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How hot is the sun, and why does this star's atmosphere hit higher temperatures than its core? Read on to learn about the weird physics.
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader: Science Edition!
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Do you think you're smarter than a 5th grader when it comes to science? Can you answer these elementary science questions? Let's find out with this quiz!
10 Technologies Used in Green Construction
What exactly is green construction technology? Visit HowStuffWorks and learn the 10 technologies used in green construction.
Could a planet exist without a host star?
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It's not uncommon for planets to wander alone through the universe like big, sullen teenagers. But how do they end up flying solo, and could they still harbor life?
Nearby Earth-sized Alien World Orbits 'Quiet' Star, Boosting Habitable Potential
And it's just a galactic hop, skip and a jump away.
2023 India Moon Landing Was World's First at Lunar South Pole
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The most recent India moon landing mission was completed on August 23, 2023. This monumental space mission led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) became the first to land on the lunar South Pole.
The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Back. Here's What You Need to Know
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It's a celestial gift in the middle of August. Just look up for a spectacular sight.
5 Most Bizarre Year 2012 Predictions
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As the clock ticks closer to Dec. 21, 2012, discussion regarding what exactly will happen to the world and human civilization continues to heat up. What are some of the wackier conspiracy theories about the year 2012?
The Great Planetary Conjunction of 2020
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In 2020, Jupiter and Saturn aligned so closely that, from Earth, they looked like they were practically touching. The last time we saw this was in 1226.
Don't Miss Jupiter Shine Its Brightest in Almost 60 Years
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Jupiter will pass closest to Earth at the same time it's at opposition. That means it will be the brightest it's been in the sky in decades.