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When will life on Earth end?
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Imagine a time in Earth's far-flung past when organisms didn't swim through the oceans or populate the lands. Even the mighty dinosaurs hadn't arisen. Will the planet ever return to that lifeless state?
How Laser Weapons Work
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Laser weapons have been depicted in science fiction for years, but they do exist in real life. Learn more about laser weapons.
Can You Identify These Crystals, Gemstones and Minerals?
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Can you tell the difference between peridot and citrine? How about opal and moonstone? If you were a star geologist in another life, this quiz was made for you!
Where Does the Phrase 'On the Lam' Come From?
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To be "on the lam" means to be on the loose or on the run, but what does "lam" mean and where does this colorful phrase come from?
What If We Drilled Into a Supervolcano?
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What could happen if we poked one of these sleeping giants? There are two scenarios. One is good. One is very, very bad.
Can a sound wave kill you?
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A sound wave alone probably won't kill you. Crank the volume on a terrible song, though, and you just might annoy everyone to death.
What Exactly Is Sea Foam?
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Anyone who's been to the ocean has probably seen the foamy white stuff that clings to the sand after a wave breaks and recedes, but what the heck causes that bubbly foam and is it dangerous?
What If the Sun Disappeared for a Week?
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Your vacation would be ruined, and that's not all.
How soon will we be able to create a moon base?
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A moon base could allow us to further explore the solar system. Learn about a moon base and find out how soon we will be able to construct a moon base.
How Video Game Systems Work
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Game consoles are complex computer systems specialized for game playing, and they can do some incredible things. Learn about the most popular consoles from the inside out.