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What Exactly Is the Higgs Boson?

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Who wants to reduce our complicated universe down to its simplest building blocks? A bunch of particle physicists, that's who. Why is the Higgs boson critical to that goal?

Ignaz Semmelweis Was Ridiculed for Advocating Hand-washing for Doctors

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While Semmelweis wasn't the first doctor to advocate for hand-washing, he was the most vocal proponent at the time. And doctors didn't believe it.

When Was Jesus Born? It Wasn't Actually Dec. 25

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The Bible doesn't say exactly when Jesus was born but a close reading of the text gives us clues to a more correct date than Dec. 25. And why was that date chosen away? It has nothing to do with pagan religions.

Mammatus Clouds Look Like Fluffy Bubble Wrap in the Sky

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Mammatus clouds, which are made from falling air instead of rising air, are one of the most spectacular cloud formations you'll ever see.

How the Scientific Method Works

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The scientific method is something that all of us use almost all of the time. Learn more about the scientific method and the steps of the scientific method.

The Truth Behind the Most Bizarre Titanic Conspiracies

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There's no question the Titanic sank, but could it have been intentional? Some conspiracy theorists think so.

Why do we dream?

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Ever wonder why we dream? The human brain can be mysterious, but take a look at what science has to say about why we dream.

Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells: What's the Difference?

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Prokaryotic cells are like single-room efficiency apartments while eukaryotic cells are like mansions with many rooms - and they are the only two kinds of cells in the world.

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.

Where did the moon come from?

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The origin of the moon is explained in this article. Learn about the origin of the moon.

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