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The Real Dilophosaurus Makes the 'Jurassic Park' Version Look Tame
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Perhaps no other beast has been more wildly mischaracterized in popular culture than the crested predator Dilophosaurus.
How Idle-stop Systems Work
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Idle-stop systems alleviate the fuel economy problems of sitting in traffic. Learn how idle-stop systems work and how common they are on new cars.
What Is the Greenhouse Effect? Is It Inherently Bad?
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We'd be up a creek without Earth's atmosphere and the greenhouse effect it provides, but it turns out that an overactive greenhouse effect can result in a similarly devastating outcome.
How a Lithium Mine Works and Impacts Local Communities
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As the global demand for clean energy intensifies, lithium has emerged as a critical player in the quest for sustainable technology. This invaluable resource, often dubbed "white gold," is essential for powering electric vehicles, renewable energy storage and advanced electronics.
What will the Earth look like in 50,000 years?
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The Earth in 50,000 years will most likely be a very different place. Learn about the Earth in 50,000 years in this article.
10 Largest Economies in the World, Ranked by Nominal GDP
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Often measured by GDP (gross domestic product), the size of an economy is often defined by the total value of all the goods and services produced the borders of a given country. This gives us a nice, round (and often very large) number to stick next to a country's name, which makes it easy to compare to other countries.
How Much Do You Know About Heavy Machinery?
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Coming through! You don't want to get in the way of our quiz on the steamroller, the bulldozer and other incredibly powerful tools that humans have made. But if you think you're up to the job, test your knowledge of heavy machines now!
5 Worst Nuclear Disasters in the World
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Nuclear power plant accidents are rare, but when they happen, there can be lasting effects from the radiation. Here are history's most horrific accidents.
How can two seemingly unrelated species that live in isolation from each other evolve into identical forms?
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Parallel evolution leads two seemingly unrelated species living in isolation from each other to evolve into identical forms. How? Learn about parallel evolution.
Does a Pelican's Bill Hold More Than Its Belly Can?
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The pelican's bill is its most distinctive feature. But can a pelican bill hold as much food as its stomach can?