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Why Is the Sky Blue?
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We've all probably looked up and wondered why the sky is blue instead of, say, brown. The sky is blue because of the way Earth's atmosphere scatters light from the sun.
How a Nuclear Reactor Works
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Over the years, nuclear reactors have been viewed as both a miracle and a menace. How does a nuclear reactor do its job? And what happens when something goes wrong?
How Nuclear Power Works
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On the one hand, nuclear power offers a clean energy alternative that decreases fossil fuel dependence. On the other, it summons images of quake-ruptured Japanese power plants leaking radioactive water. What happens in reactors in good times and bad?
How Much Do You Really Know About the World?
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Earth is the only planet in our solar system that isn't named after a mythological god or goddess. It's not flat, but it's not a sphere either. We only have one Earth. What do you know about the planet?
How Elon Musk Works
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Internet king turned rocketman? After making his fortune on the Web, Elon Musk entered the commercial space race. Will this businessman and his SpaceX company make space tourism affordable?
How to Insulate Windows
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Insulating windows can help save on energy costs. Learn how to insulate windows at HowStuffWorks.
What Is a Green Roof?
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A green roof is a roof that is covered in plants, which reduces stormwater run-off and lowers cooling costs. Find out how a green roof can help the environment.
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.
35 Ways to Winterize Your Home (Without Poisoning Your Family)
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Stay cozy all winter long with these ideas. Learn more about these 35 ways to winterize your home.
What Kind of Technology Could Dark Matter Research Lead To?
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Scientists are still trying to figure out the essence of dark matter. If they do, will it lead only to greater understanding, or can we develop new technologies?