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What Is a Glacier? Everything to Know About These Ice Masses
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Glaciers are rivers of ice and are the largest moving objects on Earth. Learn about glaciers and find out how much freshwater are frozen in glaciers.
Thomas Edison Inventions: What Did He Invent?
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With more than a thousand patents for inventions ranging from light bulbs to cement, Thomas Edison was one of the world's most prolific tinkerers. What did Edison dream up?
The Pros and Cons of Shale Gas
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Under our toes, a wealth of gas exists that burns clean and could wean the U.S. off energy dependence. But getting to it is a bit tricky.
How Mass Spectrometry Works
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Mass spectrometry is an aspect of science that could finally put the steroid era of baseball to an end. Learn about mass spectrometry.
How Biofilm Works
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Biofilms form when single microorganisms attach to a hydrated surface and undergo a "lifestyle switch." Learn about biofilms in this article.
How Green are Automotive Lithium-Ion Batteries?
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Fossil fuels (like gasoline and diesel) are running out and getting a bad rap for nasty tailpipe emissions -- and rightly so. Learn more about how green are automotive lithium-ion batteries.
Tungsten's Boiling Point Is 10,030 F and Other Crazy Facts
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Tungsten's hardness and heat resistance make it a must for products like rocket engine nozzles, armor-piercing bullets and even the humble light bulb filament. In fact, pure tungsten boils at 10,030 F, the same as the photosphere of the sun.
How is volcanic ash made?
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Volcanic ash is what's left after a volcano literally blows its top. Learn how volcanic ash can devastate everything under its gray blanket.
Gemstone Identification Quiz
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Gemstones can tell us so much about ourselves. But what will your knowledge of them say about you? Test it right here, with this quiz.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Soapstone Countertops?
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Soapstone countertops can be stunning in the right kitchen. But they do come with certain disadvantages. Are they the perfect fit for your dream kitchen?