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Why is water vital to life?
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We know water is vital to life on Earth, but have you ever wondered why? Find out why water is vital to life on Earth in this article.
What's the cheapest new energy alternative?
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America, and really the entire world as a whole, runs on fossil fuels like gasoline and coal. But it's no secret that these resources can't last forever.
The Memorable Mnemonics Quiz
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Mnemonic devices are little tricks - like acronyms and phrases - that help us memorize important info. Learn some cool mnemonics with this quiz.
Could we stop an asteroid on a collision course toward Earth?
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To stop an asteroid that is on a collision path with the Earth would be a monumental task. Find out how scientists are researching ways to stop an asteroid.
How are the Voyager spacecraft able to transmit radio messages so far?
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The Voyager spacecraft use 23-watt radios. This is higher than the 3 watts a typical cell phone uses, but in the grand scheme of things it is still a low-power transmitter. The key to receiving the signals is therefore not the power of the radio, but a combination of three other things.
NASA's DART Crashes Into an Asteroid, On Purpose
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NASA's DART spacecraft hit its mark Monday, Sept. 26 after years of planning. The bullseye was asteroid Dimorphos. Here's what NASA hopes to learn now.
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 do they measure sea level?
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How do they measure "sea level"? Is it the average of the tides? And is the sea level actually rising or not?
How Insulated Curtains Work
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Insulated curtains often help with energy costs. Learn more about how insulated curtains work at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Answer These Basic Science Questions Everyone Should Know?
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Science! It's the basis for nearly everything that sets our age apart. Still, you can't have satellites, Twitter or Netflix without the basics. How well do you know them?