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How Hot Air Balloons Work
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Hot air balloons are about as simple as flying can get - no engine, no moving parts really, and very little the pilot can do to control the vehicle. Find out what it's like to fly a hot air balloon!
How to Buy a Good Bottle of Prosecco
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You might think prosecco and Champagne are the same because they both have bubbles, but you'd be wrong. So what's makes a quality prosecco?
Why do I get gassy when I fly?
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Relax. Everyone gets gassy when they fly. Find out why air travel makes you fart at HowStuffWorks.
How Blimps Work
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Blimps combine the simple buoyancy of a hot air balloon with the technology of an airplane. Learn all about these lighter-than-air vehicles.
Can You Ace This Aviation Quiz?
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Thanks to many sky-centric technologies, humans have been flying for centuries, in balloon, planes and aircraft of all kinds. What do you really know about aviation?
The Hottest Place on Earth and 9 Scorching Contenders
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When challenged to name the hottest place on Earth, sprawling desert environments like Death Valley or the African Sahara probably spring to mind. However, extreme heat nearly matching those examples can occur on five continents, and some of these hottest places are even densely populated by humans.
Why Solar Geoengineering Should be Part of the Climate Crisis Solution
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The controversial technology of reflecting sunlight away from the planet could help blunt the worst impacts of climate change. Harvard University climate scientist David Keith weighs in.
How Does GPS Work?
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For less than $100, you can get a pocket-sized gadget that will tell you exactly where you are on Earth at any moment. As long as you have a GPS receiver and a clear view of the sky, you'll never be lost again. Learn more!
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
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In its first few years, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II set eight new aviation records, among them altitude (98,557 feet), speed (1,390 mph), and time to climb (9,000 feet in 34.5 seconds). Learn details about this popular and powerful aircraft.
How Auroras Work
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An aurora is a light phenomenon caused by solar winds interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. Learn more about auroras.