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Why Does the Shower Curtain Billow in on Me?
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Has this ever happened to you? You're blissfully showering away when suddenly something slimy grabs your leg. It's the curtain, and it's not letting go.
Can You Guess the Book Title From an Anagram of the Letters?
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Deciphering an anagram is similar to the feeling that you get when you're reading code. You get that excited, top-secret rush, like from a Dan Brown novel. Can you figure out these book title anagrams? We promise that "1984" does not make the list.
4 Unexpected Places Where Adults Can Learn Science
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Here are four alternative venues where the general public can enjoy nature, engage in hands-on science learning and get a behind-the-scenes look at scientific research in action.
Why Are Some Comets Green?
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News headlines talk about a rare green comet appearing in the sky. The comet itself is rare, but green comets, not so much. What makes some comets appear green?
The Smartest Dinosaur (and 9 More Clever Prehistoric Reptiles)
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Which were the smartest dinosaurs? While we can't sit a Velociraptor down for an IQ test, scientists use fossil evidence like brain cavity size and body ratios to make educated guesses.
Axolotl Life Expectancy Is Roughly Halved in the Wild
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Axolotl life expectancy might not sound like a burning topic, but once you learn what these amphibians can do, you’ll be hooked.
The Saltiest Body of Water Isn't the Dead Sea
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It sounds like a simple trivia question. In reality several lakes, seas, and ponds compete for the title of "saltiest body of water," depending on how scientists measure salinity.
How Chess AI Works
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AI chess programs calculate their game plan based on formulas - algorithms that determine whether a position is "good" or "bad." But how do they really work?
How Christmas Lights Work
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Have you ever been standing in your living room with a strand of Christmas lights that just won't work? We'll explain why this happens.
Cosmetic Dentistry
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A fascinating article that describes how Cosmetic Dentistry works!