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How Crayons Work
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Crayons are steeped in the artwork of our childhoods. How did these popular little sticks of color actually come about? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
5 Myths About Renewable Energy
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We're currently suspended between two ages: a time dependent on fossil fuels and a future dominated by renewable energy sources. Yet not everyone is sold on this vision, so a number of myths about renewable energy persist.
What Is an AI Black Box? A Computer Scientist Explains
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AI black boxes refer to AI systems with internal workings that are invisible to the user. Here's what that means.
5 Female Scientists You Should Know
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From a centenarian brain expert to a mistress of Voltaire, each of these female scientists has an incredible story. Do you want to meet them?
1963-1970 Lincoln Limousine
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The 1963-1970 Lincoln limousine was born out of a partnership between George Lehmann and Robert Peterson. Learn more about the 1963-1970 Lincoln limo.
Why would scientists want to create a hybrid human-cow embryo?
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This week, a group of London-based scientists requested official permission to begin a three-year study involving stem cells derived from human-cow hybrids.
Are You "Suffocating" From Empty Nose Syndrome?
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Empty nose syndrome is a rare problem where patients have clear nasal passages but constant sensations of being unable to breathe. And worst of all, many doctors believe it's all in their heads.
What is electroreception and how do sharks use it?
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Sharks use electroreception to locate prey. Learn how the elasmobranch family uses electroreception and what ions have to do with electroreception.
15 Modern Technological Marvels That Have Been Around A Lot Longer Than You Think
As we live out our lives in these modern times we have access to an unprecedented wealth of technology. Things like robot vacuum cleaners, video phones and 3D printers that were considered science fiction just 20 years ago are now commonplace in many developed countries. But even though today's technology didn't exist in its precise [...] The post 15 Modern Technological Marvels That Have Been Around A Lot Longer Than You Think appeared first on Goliath.
How can new cells restore someone's vision?
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The journal "Nature" recently published a paper describing how a cell transplant had allowed blind mice to see again. What does this mean for humans?