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How Satellites Work
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Thousands of satellites fly overhead every day, helping us with things like weather forecasts, scientific research, communications, TV broadcasts (and maybe some surreptitious spying). How much do you know about these eyes in the sky?
How Instant Film Works
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Before digital cameras, you needed instant film to get instant pictures. With instant-film photography, you can watch the image slowly come together in a matter of minutes. While it seems like magic, the process relies on elements of science. Find ou
How An Oscillator Works
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Oscillators show up in lots of electronic equipment. In fact, you might be surprised to know that computers, radios, metal detectors, and stun guns all use oscillators. Read on to learn how an oscillator works!
Did NASA Win the Space Race?
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The space race between NASA and the Soviet Union began with the Soviet's successful Sputnik I. Find out what played out during the space race.
Do car commercials greenwash?
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Auto manufacturer greenwashing is a technique that involves using eco-friendly arguments to sell cars. Find out if some car commercials greenwash.
Is there really a 'calm before the storm'?
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Is there really a "calm before the storm"? Learn why it can feel eerily calm before the storm and what causes that calm before the storm.
Why Are Moose Dangerous, Even More Threatening Than Bears?
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Most people are more afraid of bears in the wild than moose. But, in Alaska, you're more likely to be injured by a moose than a bear. Find out why.
Why are some people born with a reversal of organs?
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Why are some people born with a reversal of organs? Find out why some people have their organs reversed and living on the opposite side of their body.
Why do the eyes in paintings seem to follow you sometimes?
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The eyes in paintings, such as the Mona Lisa, seem to follow you wherever you go, but what causes this? Learn about the eyes in paintings.
Why Is Ambergris (Whale Poop) So Valuable?
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If you're wandering on the beach and happen upon a large mass of some sort of waxy substance, take a closer look. It could be the rare 'floating gold' of the sea: ambergris.