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What Would Happen if a Solar Storm Hit Earth?

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Solar flares disrupt Earth's magnetic field when they hit the planet, causing issues with power and GPS. But if a major solar storm hit Earth, the consequences could be catastrophic.

How Dark Matter Works

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For decades, stargazing scientists have been facing their own darkness on the edge of town as they try to explain one of astronomy's greatest mysteries: dark matter. Have they been successful, or will the universe carry its secrets for a long time?

Top 10 Supercomputers

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If you're not up on the latest supercomputer news, you're in luck. See this list of the top 10 supercomputers to learn about the major players in computing.

Death Adder Facts, Pictures, Video

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Meet the death adder! View pictures, watch video, read facts, explore interactives and more at HowStuffWorks.

Is there really a face on Mars?

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The face on Mars stunned observers in the 1970s. Learn if this formation is the colossus of a human face or simply an interesting rock formation.

Will a butterfly die if I touch its wings?

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Butterfly wing fragility seems like a given, but these delicate parts can stand up to surprising elements. Learn more about butterfly wing fragility.

Is hurricane intensity increasing?

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Is hurricane intensity increasing? It all depends on who you ask. How have scientists come to so many different conclusions about the ferocity of these seasonal storms?

15 Famous Astronauts Who Expanded Our Universe

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Some brave explorers travel across oceans; others blast off into space. This list of famous astronauts celebrates the pioneers of space exploration — those who took "one giant leap" for humankind and expanded our reach beyond Earth.

How Will We Colonize Other Planets?

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We've been cruising to and from the International Space Station since 2000. Isn't it about time we started moving on to other space destinations and establishing human outposts?

How Woolly Mammoths Worked

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Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.

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