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10 Cool Things About Neil deGrasse Tyson
He starred with Superman, drove the getaway car at Pluto's demise and was voted sexiest astrophysicist by People magazine. Is there anything Neil deGrasse Tyson can't do?
How Oil Drilling Works
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Oil drilling a complex process that involves the drilling and pumping of oil from underground wells. Learn about oil drilling and the oil drilling process.
The Ancient Element Bismuth Is the Pink in Today's Pepto-Bismol
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Bismuth is a naturally occurring element with many applications in our daily lives, but even more than that, it looks amazing when it cools!
Hypersonic Speed Explained: How Hypersonic Planes Work
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Higher, farther, faster: NASA's X-43A plane is destined to set new speed records. What sets the X-43A apart from other rocket-powered aircraft is that it is powered by a scramjet engine. Learn all about it.
How Carbon Capture Works
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We know that humans are largely responsible for fueling global warming with our carbon emissions. So what if we could seize all that carbon and squirrel it away in a safe place? Well, we can. It's just hard and really expensive.
How Sustainable Forestry Works
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How does sustainable forestry work? Learn about green technologies and innovations in the field of sustainable forestry.
How Electromagnetic Propulsion Will Work
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Get a sneak peek (even before NASA scientists) at a new type of spacecraft that could be jolted through space by electromagnets.
How the Periodic Table Works
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The periodic table currently organizes more than 100 named elements and several unnamed ones. Learn about the periodic table.
What Programming Language Should You Learn?
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Programming languages come in many flavors. Determining which programming language one should learn has everything to do with what one intends to use it for! So which programming language is right for you? Take this quiz and find out!
12 Utah Landmarks With Unforgettable Views
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Utah is a land of towering rock formations and ancient history. From rugged canyons to spiritual sites, Utah landmarks make up some of the most jaw-dropping spots in the American West.