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1816 Was the Year Without a Summer
More than two centuries ago, the biggest volcanic explosion in human history occurred. And it had far-reaching effects.
Which Element Resonates With Your Soul?
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Calling all sons and daughters of Mother Nature out there! Do you feel you are like one of the elements essential on earth? Which of these elements resonate with your being? Care to know the inner you? Then take this personality quiz to find out!
Newly Discovered Crane Fly Species: Tiny Wings, Double-barreled Penis
An Australian scientist has found an unusual species of crane fly with special properties. HowStuffWorks Now investigates.
Early Humans Mated With Inbred Neanderthals — at a Cost
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Neanderthals may be long gone, but their genetic footprint lives on - in us.
Is Africa Splitting in Two? Really? Here's the Scoop
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The notion of Africa splitting has the attention scientists and geologists worldwide, as the Great Rift Valley stretches and tears at the Earth's crust.
10 Wacky Forms of Alternative Energy
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Wacky forms of alternative energy include using human energy as power and bugs that make fuel. Learn about the wacky forms of alternative energy.
6 Charts to Help Explain Climate Change
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The science is off the charts. Climate change is here and it's affecting the planet. We'll tell you how and where.
What Is The Jet Stream and How Is Climate Change Affecting It?
Polar temperatures are changing more rapidly than equatorial ones, making the jet stream slower and wider, and extreme events longer-lasting.
Does smog make for beautiful sunsets?
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Many people think that beautiful, blazing sunsets are one upside to living with the smog that hangs over polluted cities. Are they right? Does smog actually enhance sunsets?
How can parts of Canada be 'missing' gravity?
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For more than 40 years, scientists have tried to figure out what's causing large parts of Canada to be "missing" gravity. The force of gravity around Hudson Bay is lower than surrounding areas. Learn about two theories that may explain the phenomenon.