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Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?
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Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?
10 Ideas for a Green Transportation Infrastructure
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The idea behind a green transportation infrastructure is one that provides opportunities for people to get around their communities using their own power -- such as walking or biking. In this article we 10 ideas for greener transportation.
How China's Pollution Sniffers Work
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Air pollution in China has spurred the training of air pollution sniffers to detect toxic gas. Read more about air pollution detection through smell.
Can the Feds Close State Borders to Stop COVID-19?
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Some legal experts say the U.S. government can't close state borders or quarantine entire cities to stop the coronavirus from spreading. Others disagree.
10 Places to Find WiFi (So You Don't Eat up Your Data Plan)
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Data plans are precious ... and finite. So knowing where to get your WiFi fix matters. Learn about a few places to find WiFi at HowStuffWorks.
Nutty Putty Cave: Before and After the Tragic Death of John Jones
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Nutty Putty Cave, near Salt Lake City, Utah, was discovered in 1960 and sealed up forever in 2009. But why?
What would nuclear winter be like?
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If the sight of a mushroom cloud burning above the horizon suggests that the nuclear weapon-equipped world might end with a bang, then nuclear winter presents the notion that post-World War III humanity might very well die with a whimper.
5 Ideas for Doubling the World's Food Supply
With the world's population expanding and its arable land shrinking, how in the world are we going to have enough food to feed everyone? Here are five ways.
10 Olympic Games That Nearly Bankrupted Their Host Countries
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The cost of hosting an Olympic Games is astronomical. Learn about 10 Olympics that nearly bankrupted their host countries.
How Occupy Wall Street Works
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The Occupy Wall Street Movement quickly spread across the country as people took to the streets to protest economic policies. Learn about the Occupy Wall Street Movement.