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How the Manhattan Project Worked
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The Manhattan Project was the code name used for the secret plan to develop nuclear weapons by the United States. Learn more about the Manhattan Project.
A Helium Shortage! What If We Ran Out of Helium?
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A helium shortage threatens more than just the balloon industry. Way more. Here's what at stake should we run out of this gas - which is a real possibility.
How Laser Analysis Works
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Laser analysis is advancing everything from forensics and archaeology to health care and art history. Learn how laser analysis technology works.
How Smoke Detectors Work
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As the saying goes, "Where there's smoke, there's fire." Smoke detectors are amazing: They're pretty inexpensive, but they save thousands of lives each year. Learn all about nuclear and light-sensing smoke detectors.
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.
How Electromagnetic Propulsion Will Work
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Get a sneak peek (even before NASA scientists) at a new type of spacecraft that could be jolted through space by electromagnets.
Tech Talk: Web 3.0 Quiz
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Do you remember when Web pages were in basic HTML and there was no such thing as online social networking? Things have changed fast, but do you know where the Web is going now? Take our Web 3.0 Quiz to learn about the future of web technology.
How Smart Bombs Work
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Smart bombs use sensors and flight systems to find a specific target. Learn how smart bombs work and about smar-bomb technology such as the JDAM.
Moon Trivia
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We're finally heading back to the moon, and now is your chance to show off your skills. Test your lunar knowledge and see just how much of a moon expert you really are.
How a Supernova Works
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A dying star can explode with the force of a few octillion nuclear bombs and create any element in the universe. But why do stars go supernova?