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Ancient Obliteration of Dwarf Planets May Have Created Saturn's Rings
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Were Saturn's rings formed by the destruction of smaller planets? Learn more about new research on Saturn's rings in this HowStuffWorks Now 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.
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.
The Memorable Mnemonics Quiz
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Mnemonic devices are little tricks - like acronyms and phrases - that help us memorize important info. Learn some cool mnemonics with this quiz.
What is the universe made of?
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What is the universe made of? Is it made of atoms like everything found on Earth? Find out what the universe is made of in this article.
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.
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?
Do jellyfish have the deadliest venom in the world?
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Jellyfish venom is one of the deadliest toxins on Earth. Learn how humans and other animals trigger jellyfish venom and what the cure is.
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?