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Types of Fireworks and How the Pyrotechnics Work
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Fireworks may seem magical, but the science behind them is easy to understand. Learn how fireworks and firecrackers work and watch a fireworks video.
How Magna Doodle Works
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The Magna Doodle... For kids, it's a cool toy. For the rest of us it's a tribute to the beauty of physics. Discover the science behind Magna Doodle.
How to Neutralize Asparagus Pee
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Is it better to be grossed out by the smell of your asparagus pee, or not to be able to smell it all? A new study explains why some of us can detect this unique odor.
5 Ideas for Experiments on Conserving Energy
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About 70 percent of our energy comes from non-renewable sources like oil and natural gas. When they're gone, they're gone for good. Learn some simple ways to conserve energy through these five simple experiments.
The App That's Creating an Earthquake Early-warning Network
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The MyShake app detects vibrations and acts as an earthquake warning system. Learn more about MyShake in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Binturongs Smell Like Hot, Buttery Popcorn — Now We Know Why
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What makes the binturong, AKA the bearcat, smell like popcorn? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Each Year Spiders Eat Millions of Tons of Food More Than Humans
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Spiders not only eat more meat than humans every year, they also spend a lot of time getting eaten themselves.
Mudskipper Robot Helps Show How Vertebrates Evolved to Walk on Land
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A robot to simulate mudskipper locomotion gives scientists a look into the success of the first land vertebrate ancestors, and points to our future on other planets.
Why Hot Food Always Seems So Much More Satisfying Than Cold Food
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When we're hungry, why do we crave hot food more than cold? Learn more about hunger and food cravings in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Slot Car Racing Works
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Slot car racing became popular in the 1960s and is still going strong. Read about the history and science of slot car racing.