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How Laser Communication Works

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When speed is everything and light marks the universe's speed limit, lasers are bound to be the answer. At least, that's what NASA and a bunch of Wall Street types are betting on.

Can Chocolate Give Me a Happy-high?

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Can chocolate give me a happy-high? Learn more about chocolate and happiness at HowStuffWorks.

If I Plant Trees in My Yard, Will It Offset Global Warming?

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If you plant trees in your yard, will it really help the planet? Find out how much carbon dioxide a tree absorbs and why you should plant trees.

Unveiling the Mysteries of Ball Lightning: Is It Real?

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Ball lightning wasn't widely believed to exist until the 1960s. Learn about ball lightning and theories about what ball lightning could be.

Are air fresheners bad for your health?

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Air freshener dangers? How could something that's simply supposed to freshen the scent in the air be dangerous. Learn about air freshener dangers.

How can you make water invisible?

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Magicians say invisible water exists, and they often prove it by floating a small boat on thin air. Learn the magic behind the invisible water trick.

How Galileo Fought the Catholic Church and Became the First Superstar Scientist 

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Galileo Galilei made breakthroughs in physics and astronomy. Along the way, he fought for intellectual freedom and became the first celebrity scientist.

Can You Pass This Renaissance History Quiz?

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The Renaissance was a time of new ideas and some of the most talented people who have ever lived. If you think you know the people, places and things that influenced the time, then it's your time to shine. Take the quiz to show your stuff!

Oedipus Complex: Digging Into Freud's Controversial Theory

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Delve into Freud's Oedipus complex, a theory suggesting children experience unconscious desires for their opposite-sex parent and rivalry with their same-sex parent.

How Space Farming Works

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Space farming is the process of cultivating plants in space. Learn why space farming is important and how space farming will affect life on Earth

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