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Ancient Babylonian Tablet May Show Early Trigonometry, But Some Experts Are Dubious
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A reinterpretation of an ancient Babylonian tablet shows that trigonometry might be 1,000 years older than thought. But there's some disagreement.
8 Things Invented or Discovered by Accident
From cornflakes to Silly Putty, many of the things we consume today were created unintentionally. Here are the stories behind eight well-known inventions.
10 Reasons That Aliens Probably Exist
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Whether or not we are alone in the universe is one of life's greatest mysteries. On Earth we find ourselves in the "Goldilocks Zone," which means that conditions are just right for hosting life, but we have discovered other Earth-like planets deep in space, as well as planets that are thought to have water (which [...] The post 10 Reasons That Aliens Probably Exist appeared first on Goliath.
How Solar Sail Technology Works
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What is a solar sail? How can you use sunlight to move a spacecraft in outer space? In this article, HowStuffWorks will show you how solar sail technology works, take an in-depth look at the Cosmos-1 mission and find out what solar-sails mean for future space travel.
Metallurgy: The Study of Metals and Their Properties
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Metallurgy involves studying how metals behave and using that understanding to manipulate and shape them into various forms.
15 Modern Technological Marvels That Have Been Around A Lot Longer Than You Think
As we live out our lives in these modern times we have access to an unprecedented wealth of technology. Things like robot vacuum cleaners, video phones and 3D printers that were considered science fiction just 20 years ago are now commonplace in many developed countries. But even though today's technology didn't exist in its precise [...] The post 15 Modern Technological Marvels That Have Been Around A Lot Longer Than You Think appeared first on Goliath.
How would time travel affect life as we know it?
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Would time travel affect life in any significant way if it was at all possible? Find out if time travel would affect life in this article.
How Postdoctoral Financial Aid Works
Postdoctoral financial aid is a way for future doctors to pay for their education and training. Learn about postdoctoral financial aid.
How Optical Illusions Work
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It's a young lady! It's an old woman! It's a blue dress! No, it's gold! Why are we fooled by optical illusions and what do they tell us about how the brain works?
What Would Happen if a Solar Storm Hit Earth?
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Solar flares disrupt Earth's magnetic field when they hit the planet, causing issues with power and GPS. But if a major solar storm hit Earth, the consequences could be catastrophic.