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How Fusion Propulsion Will Work
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Using current rocket engine technology, a trip to Mars takes seven months. Fusion propulsion would cut that trip in half. Find out what fusion is and how it could speed up space travel.
What are the dangers of mercury exposure?
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What are the dangers of mercury exposure? Find out the dangers of mercury exposure, how to avoid them and how to tell if you've been exposed.
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.
How Voyager Works
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The Voyager program launched two unmanned probes into space. The Voyager spacecrafts captured amazing images and made incredible scientific discoveries.
What is the oldest fossil ever found?
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The oldest fossil ever found could date back to 3 billion years ago. Learn about the oldest fossil ever found in this article.
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.
What If the Ozone Layer Disappeared?
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It's a strange thing to think about, but have you ever wondered what would happen if the ozone layer suddenly wasn't there? Here's a hint: Getting a bad sunburn would be the least of your problems.
How are crystals made?
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From the Hope diamond to the shiny bits in instant coffee, crystals have always held the power to fascinate us humans. Are they more than just a bunch of pretty facets?
Top 5 Green Robots
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There's nothing particularly organic about a robot, even if you dress it in hemp and fuel it with alternative energy. But these five can help our planet one mechanical movement at a time.
Space Architects Will Help Us Live and Work Among the Stars
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If our living space is to become outer space, we have a lot of challenges to address. And our first line of defense will be space architects.