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How Does the Beer Can Widget Work?
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When I open a can of Guinness or some of the other upscale beers from Europe, I notice that a plastic ball shaped widget inside the tin releases gas to aerate the beer. How does this work?
How could adding lime to seawater cut atmospheric CO2?
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Adding lime to seawater could increase the efficiency of the world's oceans as carbon sinks. Learn about adding lime to seawater and carbon sinks.
How CO2 Scrubbing Works
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CO2 scrubbing is one potential solution to reducing our emissions of carbon dioxide. Learn about CO2 scrubbing and find out what the most common processes are.
What Is the Most Abundant Element on Earth? Not Carbon
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Ever wondered what the most abundant element on Earth is? Or how the elements that make up our planet compare to those floating out in the vast universe?
What would it take to reverse global warming?
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To reverse global warming we would have to start by reducing our carbon emissions. Learn more about what it would take to reverse global warming.
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.
How Your Lungs Work
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You couldn't breathe without your lungs and you do it without even thinking about it. So, how do your lungs manage this amazing feat?
How Are People Able to Breathe Inside a Submarine?
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How are people able to breathe inside a submarine? What do they do to keep the air breathable?
How do dry chemical fire extinguishers work?
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How do multi-class dry chemical fire extinguishers work? What is the dry chemical?
Can we make tailpipes that capture CO2?
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Tailpipes that capture CO2 would make a dent in humans' contributions to greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about tailpipes that capture CO2 and if they exist.