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Could we really blow up an incoming asteroid with a nuclear bomb?
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Surely nuclear weapons, which can obliterate entire cities, contain enough destructive power to blow a giant space rock to bits, right? What does NASA make of the whole explosive business?
6 Types of Plants That Most Flora Fall Into
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Plants may not walk or talk, but they’re some of the busiest life forms on Earth. From towering trees to tiny mosses, the many different types of plants offer food, shade, oxygen, and color to the world.
The Angel of Death Has One Job, and He Does It Well
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In TV shows and movies, sometimes an angel of death appears to tell some unfortunate soul their time on Earth is over. But where did this idea come from? And what if you tell the angel, "I'm not ready?"
How Terraforming Mars Will Work
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The thought of terraforming Mars is one of those ideas so outrageous that it just might work! Learn how it will work!
Are Dinosaurs Still Alive?
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Whether in "King Kong," "Journey to the Center of the Earth" or "The Lost World," humankind has long held out hope of discovering a secret land filled with prehistoric beasts. But is that even possible? Are dinosaurs still alive?
The 'Lord of the Rings: Test of the Trilogy' Quiz
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How well do you know your Middle-Earth people, places and races? Trek out of the Shire and into J.R.R. Tolkien's LoTR trilogy and see if you can master the ring.
How can parts of Canada be 'missing' gravity?
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For more than 40 years, scientists have tried to figure out what's causing large parts of Canada to be "missing" gravity. The force of gravity around Hudson Bay is lower than surrounding areas. Learn about two theories that may explain the phenomenon.
Twinkle, Twinkle: The Ultimate Stars Quiz
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Stars are giant nuclear fusion reactors, and we wouldn't exist without them. Find out how much you know about these twinkling lights with our quiz.
93% of People Can't Crush This General Science Knowledge Quiz. Can You?
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Science may not have been everyone's favorite subject in high school, but many of these facts are common knowledge. You're a true nerd if you can guess them all.
NASA Will Go Silent During the Mars Solar Conjunction
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The Mars solar conjunction occurs every two years and forces NASA to stop communicating with assets on the Red Planet. So what's the deal?