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How the James Webb Space Telescope Works
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will look back in time to see the earliest stars in creation, and serve as the premier deep space observatory for the next decade. Ready to meet the mighty Webb?
Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?
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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?
Is wheat toxic?
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Some people say that wheat has compounds in it that make it addictive. But is this true? Find out if wheat is toxic at HowStuffWorks.
How Tessellations Work
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Mathematics achieves the sublime. Sometimes, as with tessellations, it rises to art. In their simplest form, tessellations consist of a single shape that repeats over a two-dimensional plane without any gaps. Why was M.C. Escher so fixated on them?
How to Treat Constipation with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine depends primarily on herbal remedies for the treatment of constipation, with some acupuncture as needed. Learn more.
Turns Out Earth's Pulse 'Beats' Every 27.5 Million Years, But Why?
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Researchers have been asking this question for almost a century and now we're a little closer to the answer. Something else to ponder: Every 27.5 million years there is usually a mass extinction.
Can Other People Unlock My Car Door With Their Remote?
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Is it possible for someone to unlock your car door with their remote? Find out how someone else can unlock your car door remotely.
How The Pythagorean Theorem Helps Solve a Right Triangle
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The Pythagorean theorem, which explains how to calculate the longest side of a right-angled triangle, is an ancient mathematical statement that still buttresses modern-day construction, aviation and even how we navigate through traffic.
How Bioarchaeology Works
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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?
How 5G Works
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Ever been to a concert and not been able to get a signal on your smartphone? 5G promises to take care of that but it could be years before we see results.