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How Blast-resistant Clothing Works
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Your most rugged pair of blue jeans can't hold a candle to the cutting-edge blast-resistant clothing and technology. Sure, these fabrics are tough, but can they diffuse bomb blasts?
How Rubber Works
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Rubber is an elastomer, a large molecule that can be stretched and returned to its original shape. Learn why rubber is so stretchy and how we make it.
How Controlled Burns Work
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How effective is fighting a wildfire with controlled fire?
How Laundry Detergent Works
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The average American family does 300 loads of laundry a year. That's a lot of laundry detergent! Learn all about laundry detergent in this article.
What if we lived on the moon?
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It's safe to assume there won't be a moon colony any time soon. But it's still a tantalizing thought. But wouldn't it be cool to be able to live, vacation and work on the moon?
How is oxygen made aboard a spacecraft?
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Oxygen made aboard a spacecraft is done through the use of oxygen generators. Learn about oxygen made aboard a spacecraft.
Are There Diamonds in the Ocean?
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Not all diamonds are found on dry land. Many turn up in sediments below the ocean's surface. You just have to know where to look.
Organ Function Quiz
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Whether you're an amateur anatomy buff or a full-fledged medical professional, we challenge you to test your knowledge with this organ function quiz ... if you have the guts.
Yeast Is the Magic Microbe That Makes Bread Rise
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Some of the best breads are leavened using yeast. But how does this tiny microbe make bread rise? And why is it so intimidating when it comes to baking?
Is Vantablack Really the Blackest Black?
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Vantablack is one of the darkest substances known, able to absorb up to 99.965 percent of visible light. But is it the blackest of blacks on the planet?