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Velociraptor Wasn't the Big, Scary Monster From the Movies
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The Velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" were roughly the size of humans. In reality, they were about the size of an average turkey.
How Plug-in Hybrid Cars Work
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Plug-in hybrid cars build upon existing hybrid car technology by reducing the use of the gasoline engine. Find out how plug-in hybrid cars differ from standard hybrids.
What are eco-plastics?
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Eco-plastics are plastics that are actually friendly to the environment. Learn about eco-plastics.
The Geology Behind 5 American Landmarks
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The U.S. is full of exceptional geological formations. HowStuffWorks looks at at five that set the bar high as far as landmarks go.
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.
What is biorefining?
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What is biorefining? Keep reading to learn about biofuel and biorefining.
Sea Spiders Breathe Through Pores in Their Legs
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Sea spiders don't do anything by the book, and researchers have just gotten to the bottom of how they breathe.
Hiroshima Shadows Preserve One of History's Darkest Moments
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One of the most haunting images of World War II is the "human shadow" etched into the stone steps of the City of Hiroshima branch of Sumitomo Bank.
3 Types of Rocks Every Aspiring Geologist Should Know
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Rocks might look simple, but they tell an ancient story of Earth’s fiery depths, surface shifts and biological processes.
How Pangaea Became 7 Separate Continents
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The idea of Pangaea comes from Alfred Wegener's hypothesis that the seven continents were once joined as a supercontinent. Learn more about Pangaea.