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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.
Could Salter's Duck have solved the oil crisis?
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Salter's Duck was a 1970s wave energy invention that lost grant money and fell by the wayside. Find out more about Salter's Duck's energy potential.
Why Photosynthesis is Important
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Remember learning about photosynthesis when you were a kid? Let's pretend for a moment that this vital process could somehow permanently stop. How tough would it be to continue to live on this Earth?
The Biofuel Quiz
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What do vegetable oil, corn and salt water have in common? They're all potential fuel sources for our cars. See how much you know about the next generation of biofuels in our Biofuel Quiz.
How Electric Cars and Hybrids Affect Your Health
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Some worry that the electromagnetic fields lead to cancer. Learn more about how electric cars and hybrids affect your health.
10 Alternative Fuel Ideas That Never Made It Out of the Lab
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You might be surprised by some of the alternative fuel solutions mentioned in this article. Read about ten somewhat odd alternative fuel solutions.
How Carbon-neutral E-fuels Work
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Do you know How Carbon-neutral E-fuels Work? Keep reading to learn about zero-emission vehicles and discover how carbon-neutral e-fuels work.
How Bioarchaeology Works
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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?
Mammoth vs. Elephant: Same Family, Different Species
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It’s the ultimate throwback face-off: mammoth vs. elephant. These two giants share a lot of DNA, but their differences are buried in the fossil record and written across their anatomy. One is an extinct species, the other still roams Earth’s forests and savannas.
Wind Energy Quiz
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Feel that wind? Fwooooshhhh!!! Fwwwooooshhh!! Quick, somebody put up a wind turbine. Test your knowledge with this quiz.