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If I Plant Trees in My Yard, Will It Offset Global Warming?
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If you plant trees in your yard, will it really help the planet? Find out how much carbon dioxide a tree absorbs and why you should plant trees.
What is the future of geothermal energy?
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What is the future of geothermal energy? Learn more about the future of geothermal energy in this article.
How 'The Da Vinci Code' Doesn't Work
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Learn what happened when we took a close, hard look at 'The Da Vinci Code' and how it uses science, technology, art and history.
Shooting Star Meaning, Spirituality and Superstitions
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These days, we may take the stars for granted, but it's not hard to imagine the wonder early humans must have felt gazing up at those inexplicable points of light. Naturally, superstitions were bound to develop - some more fortuitous than others.
Hubble Hubble: Telescope Provides Stunning New Images of Two Planetary Nebulas
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Astronomers used Hubble's full range of imaging to dissect wild 'fireworks' happening in two nearby young planetary nebulas.
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 Mars Odyssey Works
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Mars Odyssey is NASA's latest Mars spacecraft, and it's going to the red planet in search of water. Learn how this orbiter could pave the way for manned missions to Mars!
Is Every Snowflake Actually Unique?
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You've probably heard that no two snowflakes are alike, but how can that be true? Find out how molecules of water vapor come together to form these winter wonders.
Liger vs. Tigon: Same Kinds of Parents, Very Different Qualities
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When it comes to hybrid big cats, the battle of liger vs. tigon roars louder than a lion's call across the savanna. Both are hybrid offspring of lions and tigers, two of the most powerful big cats on Earth.
Was Isaac Newton Really Hit in the Head With an Apple?
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The story of Newton discovering gravity by getting hit in the head with an apple is a classic. Is there any truth to it? Find out at HowStuffWorks.