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What does the Higgs boson look like?
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When something as important as the Higgs rocks our world, we want to know every last thing about it, including what it looks like. So?
10 Plants Lost to History
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Are trees and shrubs as cute as pandas? As awe-inspiring as whales? Maybe not, but many are in danger of going the way of the dodo - just like countless leafy greens before them. Learn about some amazing plants we lost to history.
Doomsday Clock Now Closest It's Ever Been to Midnight
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The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds before midnight, the closest it's ever been to global catastrophe. What does this mean for humanity?
What Is Solar Wind?
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Solar wind is a continuous stream of mostly hydrogen and helium that flows outward from the sun in all directions. It does everything from disrupt GPS signals to create the aurora borealis.
Scientists Detected a Space Hurricane for the First Time. What's That?
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In 2014, scientists observed a space hurricane for the first time; they reported their findings this year. But what's a space hurricane - and do we on Earth have to worry about with them?
Study Finds No Link Between Inactivity and Weight Gain
A surprising February 2017 study didn't find a link between sedentary lifestyle and weight gain. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue
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Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.
Use of the Exclamation Point Has Exploded!
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This skinny mark of excitement was once frowned-upon in written correspondence. But thanks to texting and the internet, we're now always exclaiming.
How 'The Simpsons' Works
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'The Simpsons' is famed for its biting humor and eccentric characters. But what makes the show so special? Find out in this article at HowStuffWorks.
What's more important, water on the moon or on Mars?
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The existence of water on the moon and Mars is explained in this article. Learn about water on the moon and Mars.