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Doomsday Clock Now Closest It's Ever Been to Midnight
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The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds before midnight, the closest it's ever been to global catastrophe. What does this mean for humanity?
10 Black Scientists You Should Know
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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.
Does time change speed?
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Time dilation is the reason why boring things seem to take so long but time flies when you're having fun. Learn how time dilation affects the speed of time.
How does the brain transform reality into dreams?
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The brain can turn reality into dreams, especially when under stress. Learn about how the brain turns reality into dreams at Discovery Health.
Which Medical Services Are Overused and Underused?
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Why are some medical services overused and others underused? HowStuffWorks Now investigates.
What Is Avogadro's Number?
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That's one seriously big number, and technically Amedeo Avogadro didn't even come up with it. So how did the Italian chemist make such an indelible (numerical) mark on the wonderful world of chemistry?
When will we run out of fossil fuels?
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When will we run out of fossil fuels? Keep reading to discover when we will run out of fossil fuels and learn about new alternatives!
Distinguishing Between Social Identity and Personal Identity
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Social identity is what we see in ourselves that we have in common with others. Learn about social identity from this article.
We Say 'Once in a Blue Moon' But Blue Moons Aren't That Rare
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If something happens on a rare occasion, you might have heard someone describe is as a "once in a blue moon" situation. The phrase describes occurrences that don't come around often, making them extraordinary.
Why Is an Asteroid Worth $10,000,000,000,000,000,000?
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A distant asteroid made mostly of iron is potentially worth $10,000 quadrillion, making it many times more valuable than the global economy.