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Is natural gas a good source of energy?
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When people talk about energy and natural gas, opinions differ. Is it harmful to the environment, or the last great clean energy source?
Solar Storm + Earth's Magnetic Field = Auroras Galore
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In 1859, the Carrington Event was the most intense global solar storm ever recorded. The effects were felt all over the Earth.
How Google Loon Works
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Google's Project Loon is intended to make Internet access available everywhere. Learn more about Project Loon at HowStuffWorks.
Cecilia Helena Payne-Gaposchkin
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia Helena (1900-1979) was a British-born astronomer who became an authority on variable stars (stars that change in brightness) and the structure of the Milky Way Galaxy.
How Steam Engines Work
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Steam engines powered all early locomotives, steam boats and factories -- they fueled the Industrial Revolution. Learn how the steam engine produces power!
How have NASA space helmets changed optics?
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NASA space helmets are nifty devices that allow astronauts to operate in the hostile environment of space, but did you know that the technology behind them has also directly benefitted eyeballs here on Earth? Learn more about NASA and optics.
Why Is It Colder at the Top of a Mountain Than It Is at Sea Level?
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Air temperature is colder on top of a mountain than at sea level, but if heat rises how is this possible? Learn about air temperature in this article.
Which works best: roll-on, stick or spray deodorant?
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Which works best: roll-on, stick or spray deodorant? Visit Discovery Health to learn if roll-on, stick or spray deodorant works best.
15 Largest Cities in Florida by Population (No. 1 Isn't Miami)
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Florida is one of the most populous states in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 23.4 million people call Florida home. With its sandy beaches, mix of cultures and diverse ecosystems, there are many reasons people gravitate toward the Sunshine State.
Why the Inside of a Tornado Gets Super Cold, Leaves You Gasping for Air
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Researchers from Montreal's Concordia University have figured out why the air inside a tornado vortex is cooler and less dense than the surrounding air.