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How the International Space Station Works
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In 1984, President Ronald Reagan had a vision for a permanently inhabited space station. Today that vision is a reality we know as the International Space Station.
10 Cretaceous Animals That Weren't Dinosaurs
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The dinos hog all the Cretaceous headlines. Do you have any idea what else scurried, hopped and otherwise cruised around Earth before the K-T mass extinction?
How Supermoons Work
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a supermoon! Aside from being bigger and brighter than a regular moon, does a supermoon affect anything on Earth?.
How Auroras Work
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An aurora is a light phenomenon caused by solar winds interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. Learn more about auroras.
How the Mars Rovers Work
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Of course we want to go to Mars. Until we figure it out though, roving robots with names like Spirit, Opportunity, Sojourner and Curiosity are our best bet for digging up dirt on our nearest planetary neighbor. Want to go along for the ride?
10 Reasons Why Space Exploration Matters to You
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Yes, we have some amazing inventions thanks to space exploration, and we're curious about life on other planets. But the cosmos also touches a deeper part of our psyches. Here are 10 reasons space exploration matters to you.
Can Earthquakes Be Predicted?
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Are earthquakes predictable, or will we always be surprised when they occur? Learn about predicting earthquakes in this article.
15 Famous Astronauts Who Expanded Our Universe
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Some brave explorers travel across oceans; others blast off into space. This list of famous astronauts celebrates the pioneers of space exploration — those who took "one giant leap" for humankind and expanded our reach beyond Earth.
Horseshoe Crabs Endangered by Biomedical Bloodletting
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Horseshoe crabs are a valuable commodity to the biomedical industry, which is not helping their chances of survival. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
How the 'Wow!' Signal Works
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In 1977, SETI volunteer Jerry Ehman saw a transmission so exciting he circled it on paper and wrote the word "Wow!" It seemed to indicate a message from outer space. But what was it really?