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How Light Propulsion Will Work

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Like many new technologies, light propulsion was originally conceived as a tool of war and national defense. But the "Star Wars" missile defense system may eventually send rockets, rather than missile-destroying lasers, into space.

Is China Launching Fake Moon a Bright Idea?

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China is planning launch a 'fake' moon to provide extra illumination to Chengdu, Sichuan. HowStuffWorks looks at why.

How Astronauts Work

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Astronauts are adventurers and scientists who work in space. Learn who astronauts are and what they do in space and on Earth.

How NASA Works

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When most people think of NASA, they probably think of astronauts and the Kennedy Space Center. But there's a whole lot more to this 60-year-old organization.

What Did Isaac Newton Discover? 10 of Sir Isaac Newton's Inventions

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Almost 300 years after his death, Sir Isaac Newton remains one of the most influential thinkers in history. What are some of his most enduring inventions?

Can You Pass a Basic Physics Test?

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Don't worry, this quiz won't test you on quantum and theoretical physics, just the fun, real-world stuff that underlies everything from aviation to baseball to boxing. Get ready to show off your science savvy now!

What is gravity?

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What is gravity? How does gravity affect virtually everything on Earth? Learn about gravity in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Jupiter: Anatomy of a Gas Giant

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. Big as this gas giant is though, next to the sun, it's still small.

How Light Microscopes Work

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The human eye misses a lot -- enter the incredible world of the microscopic! Explore how a light microscope works.

10 Strange Structural Engineering Marvels

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Some architects and engineers go big. Others get fancy. And yet others aim squarely for the completely bizarre. These imagination-bending, gravity-defying products may induce more than a few OMGs.

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