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How Power Grids Work
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Electrical power is a little bit like the air you breathe: You don't really think about it until it is missing. There are good reasons the power grid distribution system works the way it does, though it can lead to some big problems.
Science Projects for Kids: Magnets and Metal
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Try these science projects for kids on magnets and metal, and you'll learn about why the two attract. Make a paper clip chain, compasses and more.
Nature Garden Activities for Kids
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Nature garden activities for kids teach about nature. Plant a box garden, build a pumpkin tunnel, or grow carrots with nature garden activities.
Midnight Sun
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Midnight Sun, a name given the sun when it can be seen at midnight during the Arctic or Antarctic summer.
How Electricity Works
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Electricity surrounds us and can be used thousands of different ways. Learn about the basics of electricity, from generators and electrical circuits to voltage and currents.
5 Most Bizarre Year 2012 Predictions
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As the clock ticks closer to Dec. 21, 2012, discussion regarding what exactly will happen to the world and human civilization continues to heat up. What are some of the wackier conspiracy theories about the year 2012?
How Solenoids Work
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You use solenoids every day without ever knowing it. So what exactly are they and how do they work?
How the Northern Lights Illuminate the Night Sky
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How does the aurora borealis (the Northern Lights) work? What causes it? Why can you only see it in the North? Are the myths about it producing sound true?
Train Etiquette: 10 Rules of Riding the Rails
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Do you know the rules for riding the rails? View these 10 train etiquette tips to keep your ride smooth on the subway.
7 Eye-catching Facts About the Bright Star Vega
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Even if you've never looked through a telescope, you've probably seen Vega, one of the brightest stars in our galaxy. In fact, thousands of years ago, Vega was our North Pole star, and will be again in the future.