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Can We Get Into Space Without Big Rockets?
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Visionaries have proposed various ways to get into space without using large rockets for propulsion, such as building a space elevator or harnessing magnetic levitation.
Here's the Buzz on Alcohol in Space
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While alcohol consumption is not completely alien to the space program, not much is known about its effects on the body outside our atmosphere.
Why We Need Artificial Gravity for Long Space Missions
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NASA and other agencies have been studying artificial gravity in hopes they will someday use it to help astronauts combat the effects of weightlessness in space. How close are we to that reality?
Neptune: An Ice Giant With Diamond Rain
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Neptune is the eighth planet from the sun and one of the coldest. Its supersonic winds are also the fastest in the solar system.
Space Architects Will Help Us Live and Work Among the Stars
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If our living space is to become outer space, we have a lot of challenges to address. And our first line of defense will be space architects.
5 Most Bizarre Year 2012 Predictions
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As the clock ticks closer to Dec. 21, 2012, discussion regarding what exactly will happen to the world and human civilization continues to heat up. What are some of the wackier conspiracy theories about the year 2012?
22 Astronomical Events to Look Out for in 2023
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Head's up, stargazers! Mark your calendars for the 22 must-see events this year.
How Clouds Work
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Did bunnies just attack that sailboat, or was it a narwhal playing with a school of fish? Are you going crazy, or are you just watching the clouds?
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 Aerodynamics Work
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Aerodynamics is the study of how air resistance and drag affect an object. Read this article to learn how aerodynamics is used in car design.