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Top 10 Space Conspiracy Theories
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Space conspiracy theories feature hoaxes, government cover-ups and intelligent aliens. Check out our list of the top 10 space conspiracy theories.
The General Science Quiz
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You spent a lot of time sitting in science classes -- But do you remember any of what you learned, or did you forget it right after the test? Take this quiz to prove your general science IQ!
How will landing on Mars work?
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Landing on Mars will be one of the most dangerous and rewarding space missions. Learn how landing on Mars will further our understanding of space.
How Gear Ratios Work
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You see gears in just about anything that has spinning parts - car engines, transmissions, electric toothbrushes... Learn what these gears are doing and get to the bottom of the "gear ratio" concept!
Can You Pass This Basic Middle School Science Quiz?
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Middle school science is no joke; they start giving you the super-hard science then. Why not see how well you can do on a middle school science test? Grab your pencil and take the quiz!
The Ultimate "Invader Zim" Quiz
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ICYMI, Netflix dropped a movie based on one of your all-time fave Nickelodeon shows: "Invader Zim." We've got all the early-2000s feels, so we made this quiz to test how much you remember about Zim, GIR and Dib!
5 of Earth's Highest Deserts
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Not all deserts have sand and they're certainly not all hot. They're just extremely dry and have little vegetation. That means deserts are located all over the planet, including at super-high elevations.
How is GPS used in spaceflight?
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GPS is great, but it's kind of Earth-centric. If we have our hearts set on traveling to distant planets and faraway stars, then it's time to come up with a new navigation system. NASA, of course, has an idea.
How Sci-fi Doesn't Work
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Learn how sci-fi doesn't work in some popular movies and TV shows.
Nearby Earth-sized Alien World Orbits 'Quiet' Star, Boosting Habitable Potential
And it's just a galactic hop, skip and a jump away.