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Intricate Ice Caves in Antarctica May Harbor Unique Life
On the surface, Antarctica may seem like a barren landscape. But underneath, in massive ice caves, life may be abundant.
How Magnets Work
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Magnets produce magnetic fields and attract metals like iron, nickel and cobalt. They're used in all sorts of applications but how are they made and how do they work?
10 Largest Foundations in the World
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Some wealthy people do more with their money than just buy more things. Learn about 10 of the largest foundations in the world.
Can We Guess Your Religion Based on Your Answers to These Questions?
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Your relationship with God is always highly personal, but members of certain religions usually share certain approaches, and even some personal habits in their daily lives. Tell us about yours and we'll guess which faith tradition you hold dear!
How Greenhouses Work
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Reproducing plants out of season gave man a measure of control over nature. The allure of it sparked the imagination and inspired new methods for building structures devoted to plants. So how do greenhouses work?
Why Is the Sky Blue?
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We've all probably looked up and wondered why the sky is blue instead of, say, brown. The sky is blue because of the way Earth's atmosphere scatters light from the sun.
How Permaculture Works
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Permaculture is a holistic approach to agriculture. Learn about permaculture and why the movement provides a more sustainable way of living.
29 Weird Facts About Animals, Space, History, and the Human Body
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The world is full of oddities. Some are delightful; others are just plain strange.
How Earthquake-resistant Buildings Work
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Sometimes it seems as though Earth has been hitting the caffeine a little too hard, with all the shakes from earthquakes. So, how do structures stand strong amid all those quakes?
How Space Elevators Will Work
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Space elevators are explained in this article. Learn about space elevators.