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How Tessellations Work
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Mathematics achieves the sublime. Sometimes, as with tessellations, it rises to art. In their simplest form, tessellations consist of a single shape that repeats over a two-dimensional plane without any gaps. Why was M.C. Escher so fixated on them?
How the 'Wow!' Signal Works
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In 1977, SETI volunteer Jerry Ehman saw a transmission so exciting he circled it on paper and wrote the word "Wow!" It seemed to indicate a message from outer space. But what was it really?
Unlocking the Enigmatic Essence of Aquarius: An Astrological Odyss
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Aquarius element is air, symbolizing intellect, innovation, and social connection. Discover how Aquarius' air element shapes its personality and relationships.
How Space Stations Work
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Space stations allow astronauts to live and work in Earth orbit. Learn about space stations and how space stations work in this article.
10 Fictional Spacecraft We Wish Were Real
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In honor of Douglas Adams and galactic hitchhikers everywhere, we submit this list of 10 spacecraft that we hopelessly pine for. Mindboggingly beautiful!
Lunar Cycles Quiz
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William Shakespeare warned us "Do not swear by the moon, for she changes constantly." Sound advice, right? Well, maybe. Sure, she changes, but her phases remain quite reliable. Take the following quiz to see what I mean!
10 Scientific Laws and Theories You Really Should Know
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Even if you don't operate a scanning electron microscope all that frequently, you might want to brush up on these 10 scientific laws and theories. After all, they're some of our best tools for describing how the universe works.
10 Unidentified Sounds That Scientists Are Seriously Looking Into
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"Stop, what's that sound?" Doesn't it creep you out when you don't know? There are lots of sounds out there that baffle even scientists.
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?
Can information travel faster than light?
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Can information travel faster than light? While light speed is usually the universal speed limit, could information end up traveling faster that that?