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The MOAB Bomb: A Massive Force, But No Match for Nukes
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The MOAB is the largest nonnuclear bomb ever used by the U.S. So what makes it OK to drop this bomb and not a nuclear warhead? We dive in to find out.
What Happened to Oppenheimer After World War II?
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Oppenheimer's legacy is as complex as the quantum mechanics and theoretical physics that dominated his mind and shaped his life.
What is activated charcoal and why is it used in filters?
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Charcoal is carbon. Activated charcoal is charcoal that has been treated with oxygen to open up millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms. What does this have to do with its absorbancy?
Is it possible to run a nuclear test without producing radioactive fallout?
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In what may prove to be the first nuclear explosion since 1998, North Korea claims it has conducted an underground test of a nuclear weapon.
How Fire Works
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Few things have done as much harm to humanity as fire, and few things have done as much good. Find out where fire comes from and see why it behaves the way it does. The answers might surprise you!
Can Scientists Create a Star on Earth?
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Stars are enormous celestial bodies hot enough to register millions of degrees. They're fascinating scientific phenomena, but is it actually possible for scientists to create them?
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.
Why does humidity make my hair frizz?
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Nothing ruins a good hair day like humidity, especially if your hair is dry and overprocessed. What's the science behind the frizz?
How Nanowires Work
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Nanowires are incredibly thin structures that have an incredible length-to-width ratio. Learn about nanowires and how nanowires are created.
What Is Force? Learn About 4 Fundamental Forces of Nature
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Four fundamental forces of nature are behind all that we do, from falling down to orbiting the sun. Learn about the four fundamental forces of nature.