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What Color Is the Hottest Flame?

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Flame colors span a spectrum that tells a tale as old as fire itself. Many people wonder what color is the hottest flame; more than a testament to the natural fascination with fire's beauty, this question underscores a fundamental principle in the science of thermodynamics and combustion.

Fun Physics Activities for Kids

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Fun Physics Activities for Kids teach physics basics to future Einsteins using ordinary playground equipment. Learn fun physics activities for kids.

World's First AI-generated Christmas Song Is the Stuff of Nightmares

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An artificial intelligence wrote a Christmas carol. Learn more about this AI-generated Christmas song in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Yes, Wind Can Blow You Away If It's the Right Speed

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We've all seen shots of meteorologists fighting gale-force winds to report on storms. So just how high can the winds get before the reporters are knocked off their feet?

How Roller Coasters Work

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They don't have engines, brakes or accelerators. No, these amazing machines rely on physical, centripetal and gravitational forces to urge thrills, screams and that sinking stomach feeling we all love (and hate). Read more about the science of fun.

Scientists Warn Climate Change Is Suffocating the World's Oceans

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Climate change may be melting glaciers, but it's also reducing the oxygen of the world's oceans. Without oxygen, many marine organisms may no longer be able to survive.

Not Enough Calories in Human Body to Fully Explain Cannibalism, Study Finds

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Can the calorie count of a human body explain cannibalism? Learn more about nutritional and ritualistic cannibalism in this HowStuffWorks article.

Should you unplug your electronics during a thunderstorm?

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It would be nice if our electronic devices doubled as handy, lightning-proof talismans to ward off danger during a thunderstorm. Sadly, that sounds more like sorcery than science. In the meantime, maybe you should just leave them off and unplugged.

11 of the Cutest Animals — And Why Humans Love Them

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What makes an animal cute? In a 2016 article published in "Trends in Cognitive Sciences," researchers found that cuteness plays an important role in the infant-caregiver relationship. The world's cutest animals have features that tug on their parents' heartstrings (and increase their brain activity).

Test Your Knowledge: Scientific Misconceptions

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There's no shame in admitting that we don't have all the answers. But there is a little shame when we're spewing scientific nonsense to our friends and colleagues. Test yourself to determine what so-called "science" you've misunderstood for years.

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