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Is there really a 'calm before the storm'?
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Is there really a "calm before the storm"? Learn why it can feel eerily calm before the storm and what causes that calm before the storm.
Do we really know more about space than the deep ocean?
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There's still a lot we don't know about the world. A thousand years ago, we thought we could literally sail off the edge of the planet. Good thing we're quick learners. But while space may be the final frontier, the ocean may be the greater mystery.
Can We Get Into Space Without Big Rockets?
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Visionaries have proposed various ways to get into space without using large rockets for propulsion, such as building a space elevator or harnessing magnetic levitation.
How do they measure sea level?
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How do they measure "sea level"? Is it the average of the tides? And is the sea level actually rising or not?
Easy Science Quiz!
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Whether it has to do with the elemental structure of granite or the internal workings of ostrich eyeballs, you love science. But how well-rounded are you in the sciences? Take our fascinating science quiz now!
How Sci-fi Doesn't Work
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Learn how sci-fi doesn't work in some popular movies and TV shows.
What is astrophotography?
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If your idea of photographing the stars has nothing to do with Hollywood, you might be interested in astrophotography -- the sky's literally the limit.
Warm Colors Range From Sunny Yellows to Luscious Reds
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Warm colors — including reds, oranges and yellows — evoke feelings of energy, passion and warmth. Warm and cool colors play off each other, with warm tones taking center stage when you want to create a lively, inviting atmosphere.
How the Gemini Spacecraft Worked
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The Gemini spacecraft took 20 astronauts to space and back. Find out how the Gemini spacecraft took NASA one step closer to landing on the moon.
For the Benefit of All: The NASA Quiz
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been exploring space for more than 50 years. How much do you know about the scientists, engineers, pilots and machines that carried America into space?