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What's the Earth's biggest threat to biodiversity?
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The biggest threat to biodiversity on Earth is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the biggest threat to biodiversity.
How Water Works
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Water is the most essential element to life on Earth. Learn about water, the properties of water and find out how the water cycle operates.
10 Scare-inducing Moments in History
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From serial killers to natural disasters, many events in our history have stoked fear among the masses. Here are 10 fear-stoking moments.
An Ocean Quahog Shows Its Age Like Rings on a Tree
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The ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) is a clam that redefines what it means to have a long lifespan. This species is famous for being one of the longest-lived animals on Earth, with individuals surviving up to 500 years! That's older than Shakespeare's first play.
What Is the Moon Made Of? Kaleidoscopic Map Sheds Light
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You're not the first person to ask, "What is the moon made of?" Scientists spent decades creating the Unified Geologic Map of the Moon to answer this and more.
What Is the Baltic Sea Anomaly?
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There's no denying it: "Anomaly" is a great word, full of danger and mystery. So when an underwater object is declared a bona fide anomaly, it's no surprise our ears perk up a bit. But is the Baltic Sea anomaly worth the hype or just a big old dud?
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of These Debunked Conspiracy Theories
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Is the world run by the Illuminati or just some reptilian overlords? Test your knowledge of conspiracy theories with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
Hypersonic Speed Explained: How Hypersonic Planes Work
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Higher, farther, faster: NASA's X-43A plane is destined to set new speed records. What sets the X-43A apart from other rocket-powered aircraft is that it is powered by a scramjet engine. Learn all about it.
How the Tornado Intercept Vehicle Works
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Tornado chasers generally stay about a mile away from the tornado itself -- but not IMAX cinematographer Sean Casey. He has built a Tornado Intercept Vehicle and hopes to withstand a direct hit. Check it out.
What Is a Nor'easter?
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"Nor'easter" is one of those words that makes you think of an old mariner scanning the horizon for a pending storm. What does it really mean - and why don't we say "northeaster"?