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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?

NASA's 10 Greatest Achievements

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NASA's 10 greatest achievements range from technical feats to displays of human ingenuity. Learn about NASA's 10 greatest achievements.

Obscure Sci-Fi Films Worth Seeking Out

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Not all science fiction films are blockbusters. Some of the very best sci-fi films are smaller, independent movies made by first-time directors. In fact, many filmmakers have done some of their best work early in their careers and on a shoestring budget. For these sci-fi movies, it is more about the concept, story, and themes [...] The post Obscure Sci-Fi Films Worth Seeking Out appeared first on Goliath.

How Food Tasters Work

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If you would love to eat ice cream all day, maybe you can put that desire to work as a food taster. Learn more about food tasters at HowStuffWorks.

Apollo 11 Put the First Men on the Moon. What About Missions 12-17?

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You know Apollo 11. But what did the other Apollo missions accomplish after Neil Armstrong made his giant leap for mankind?

Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?

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Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?

Are RFID ignition systems secure?

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RFID ignition systems rely on radio-frequency signals to reduce car thefts. Learn about RFID ignition systems and find out if they really icrease security and reduce thefts.

Could an extremely powerful solar flare destroy all the electronics on Earth?

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Solar flares and their effect on electronics are explained in this article. Learn about solar flares.

What is 'big data'?

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Everything you do online adds to a data stream that's being picked through by server farms and analysts. Find out all about big data.

How the Uncanny Valley Works

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When a super-realistic android or video character gives us a creepy feeling, it enters the uncanny valley. Why do we get spooked, and what can we do to avoid it?

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