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How Do Bacteria Reproduce?
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Bacteria are both friend and foe to humanity. They cause and cure health problems, make rotting food stink and give sourdough its delicious taste. Find out how these countless tiny microbes accomplish all of this and more.
How Telescopes Work
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For centuries, curious observers have probed the heavens with the aid of telescopes. Today, both amateur and professional scopes magnify images in a variety of ways.
10 Completely False 'Facts' Everyone Knows
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The blood in your veins is blue. Glass is a slow-moving liquid. If you touch a baby bird, its mother will abandon it. Not so fast -- if you learned any of those "facts" in school, what you learned was wrong.
How Virtual Reality Works
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Virtual reality uses a computer to create a simulated three-dimensional world. Find out how virtual reality works and learn about the future of virtual reality.
What Is a Glacier? Everything to Know About These Ice Masses
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Glaciers are rivers of ice and are the largest moving objects on Earth. Learn about glaciers and find out how much freshwater are frozen in glaciers.
How a Brain-Computer Interface Works
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Brain-computer interfaces allow you to manipulate computers and machinery with your thoughts. Learn more about brain-computer interface technology.
10 Scary Modern Technologies
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Some of our modern technologies can be a little scary. Take a look at 10 modern scary technologies, including computers taking over the world.
10 Reasons the Multiverse Is a Real Possibility
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In 1957, Hugh Everett first wrote about the multiverse - different realms where every choice spawns a separate universe in which another version of ourselves does something different. It sounds crazy, but here are some reasons it might be true.
How Space Elevators Will Work
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Space elevators are explained in this article. Learn about space elevators.
How Aliens Work
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Alien life forms would probably differ from those on Earth but still adhere to certain principles. Learn about astrobiology and the search for alien life forms.