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10 Scientific Breakthroughs We Literally Couldn't Live Without
You might argue we have scientists to thank for our own survival. What breakthroughs have kept the human race from dying out?
What Makes Glass Transparent?
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What makes glass transparent? Learn how liquid and gas molecules determine whether you can see straight through things.
How Mars Odyssey Works
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Mars Odyssey is NASA's latest Mars spacecraft, and it's going to the red planet in search of water. Learn how this orbiter could pave the way for manned missions to Mars!
Doomsday Clock Now Closest It's Ever Been to Midnight
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The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds before midnight, the closest it's ever been to global catastrophe. What does this mean for humanity?
What if we lived on the moon?
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It's safe to assume there won't be a moon colony any time soon. But it's still a tantalizing thought. But wouldn't it be cool to be able to live, vacation and work on the moon?
How can someone tamper with an electronic voting machine?
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Vote tampering is kept to a minimum thanks to the new electronic voting machines that are used around the country. Learn about vote tampering.
What does it take to eradicate a disease?
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It can be difficult to eradicate disease -- it has only been accomplished once. Take a look at what has to happen to eradicate disease at HowStuffWorks.
Do alternative medical practices really work?
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Alternative medical practices are outside of typical, evidence-based medicine taught in med schools. Find out if alternative medical practices work.
Armyworms Are Chomping Through Lawns Across the U.S.
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They love your lawn and, in 2021, they're everywhere. Here's what to do about armyworms and how to spot the little critters.