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The San Andreas Fault: Is the Big One Coming?
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The San Andreas is one of the most famous and closely watched fault lines in the world because of the fear that it is overdue for the next big quake.
Why Cassini Crashed: Protecting Icy Moon Enceladus at All Costs
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The groundbreaking Saturn mission has come to an end, protecting Saturn's moon in its final plunge.
Can we harvest the energy of lightning?
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From corn to solar power, scientists have been searching every crevice of the Earth to find reliable sources of alternative energy. Could lightning be the answer?
Is the American Flag Still on the Moon? Objects Astronauts Left Behind
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Apollo astronauts left a lot of stuff behind on the moon. Can you see any of that from Earth, even with a telescope?
5 Green NASA Inventions
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NASA's technological innovations haven't just gotten us to the moon and beyond -- some have also helped make life a little greener here on Earth. What are five surprisingly grounded technologies spearheaded by NASA?
10 Space Landmarks We'd Like to Visit
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Fling away your Fodor's! Toss your TripAdvisor! We have the only guided tour of outer space you'll need -- a foray into the final frontier so ambitious it will make the Voyager probes' Grand Tours look like daytrips.
PCBs Are Killing Killer Whales
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A new study paints a grave future for the killer whale, all because of now-banned PCBs. HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind PCBs killing orcas.
How Will We Colonize Other Planets?
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We've been cruising to and from the International Space Station since 2000. Isn't it about time we started moving on to other space destinations and establishing human outposts?
How do Astronauts Poop in Space?
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A bathroom in space requires unique engineering that is different from a bathroom on Earth. Learn about the features of a bathroom in space.
Extremophiles: How Do These Organisms Push the Limits of Life?
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Extremophiles are organisms that live in "extreme" environments. Learn why extremophiles are remarkable, not only because of their habitats.