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Will we soon be extinct?
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A mass extinction on Earth is long overdue, according to population ecologists. Find out what Earth's fossil record may be telling us about our future.
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?
Can the U.S. President Ever Declare Martial Law?
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The U.S. has declared martial law in the past, but only sparingly and in dire situations. So, what would it take for the president to use it now?
Can You Answer These Sewing Trivia Questions?
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It's the most essential skill for any grownup who wants to be self-sufficient, whether they're a man or a woman. Do you know the secrets of sewing?
Top 10 Countries in the Red
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Countries around the world are in debt. Learn about the global recession and its effect on these 10 countries in the red.
Is steel still the best material for building?
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Steel is getting more expensive because the prices of iron and coal are rising. Are there alternatives to steel that can do the same job -- or better -- for less?
Venice Isn't Alone: 7 Sinking Cities Around the World
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Subsidence, or the decline in the elevation of land surface, is creating a problem for some coastal cities as sea levels rise.
How Relief Wells Work
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Relief wells are used to prevent and stop dangerous oil flows. Learn about relief wells and how relief wells are drilled.
All About the Humane Society Fund
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The Humane Society does more than help shelters care for animals. Learn more about Humane Society programs and how the Humane Society helps animals.
What If There Were No Such Thing As Illness?
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It's a crazy thought, but what if cancer didn't exist? And malaria, schizophrenia and every other illness that disrupts our normal functioning? Come along as we investigate what such a world might look like.