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Why can't we remember being babies?

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A friend may joke that he remembers going through a long, dark tunnel into a blinding white light - and being hit on the bottom by a doctor. But in general, most people don't remember being born or learning to walk. Why is that?

Could Our Spacecraft Accidentally Ignite an Alien World's Entire Atmosphere?

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Outer planets in our solar system have atmospheres made up of flammable chemicals that can cause explosions on Earth. Could a rocketship, or electric spark, ignite them?

How Bioarchaeology Works

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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?

Scientists Warn Climate Change Is Suffocating the World's Oceans

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Climate change may be melting glaciers, but it's also reducing the oxygen of the world's oceans. Without oxygen, many marine organisms may no longer be able to survive.

Madagascar's Most Famous Species Is Near Extinction

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Why are lemurs on Madagascar at risk of extinction? Learn more about endangered lemurs in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

9 Strange Last Wills and Testaments

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Some people use their will as an opportunity to send a message from beyond the grave. Learn about 9 strange last wills and testaments.

NASA's InSight Mission Detects Its First Marsquake

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NASA Insight Mission detects its first marsquake, confirming the planet is seismically active. HowStuffWorks looks at the science of the discovery.

How Wind Tunnels Work

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Wind tunnels are the unsung heroes of aerodynamics, leading to safer planes, cars and space vehicles. Learn how wind tunnels work.

How Deep Is the Ocean?

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The ocean is so deep, it puts the height of Mount Everest to shame.

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