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What if a black hole formed near our solar system?

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Black holes have serious pull, and they're not afraid to use it. Could one of these skulking bad boys ever arise in our home, sweet (solar system) home?

Why would someone fly an airplane into a hurricane?

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Flying airplanes into hurricanes sounds like a movie stunt, but it's a legitimate way of getting weather data. Read about flying airplanes into hurricanes.

How does a NASCAR track physically change during a race?

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How does a NASCAR track physically change during a race? It changes from a solid track to a near-liquid form. Learn about how a NASCAR track changes.

What Would Happen if a Solar Storm Hit Earth?

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Solar flares disrupt Earth's magnetic field when they hit the planet, causing issues with power and GPS. But if a major solar storm hit Earth, the consequences could be catastrophic.

What Was Before the Big Bang?

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Before the big bang, the universe existed as an incredibly small singularity. Learn about what existed before the Big Bang.

How Adhesive Tape Works

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In 1925, after an auto paint job gone wrong, a young research assistant was struck by the idea for adhesive tape. But how does tape actually stick, and how are we able to peel it off a roll?

How Stars Work

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When you look up at night and see thousands of stars, have you ever wondered what you are looking at? Learn what stars are and how they live and die!

How do trees affect the weather?

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How do trees affect the weather? Learn how trees can influence not only the five-day forecast, but global climate patterns and global warming.

Mars Has a Magnetosphere Problem. Inflatables Could Help

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Scientists have proposed creating an artificial magnetosphere for Mars with some help from inflatables. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

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