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How Black Holes Work
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A black hole occurs when a massive star dies -- its enormous mass implodes and becomes so heavy that it bends space. So how do astronomers detect something that they can't see?
Can You Answer These Basic Science Questions Everyone Should Know?
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Science! It's the basis for nearly everything that sets our age apart. Still, you can't have satellites, Twitter or Netflix without the basics. How well do you know them?
How Dyson Spheres Work
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Could the source of Earth's future energy come from an ambitious idea to encircle the sun with technology? Maybe, but it's a concept that's a long way from today's reality.
Time, Space and Everything in Between: The Astrophysics Quiz
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The field of astrophysics covers some of the biggest questions about the universe. How did it form? What will happen to it? How do solar systems form? What are stars made of? Is time travel possible? Test your smarts on astrophysics with this quiz.
Why Does Earth Spin?
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Every 24 hours, Earth makes a full rotation on its axis. But why does Earth spin in the first place?
In 'Star Wars' Entire Stars and Planets Get Destroyed — Is That Possible?
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Could a planet or star ever be destroyed through man-made means, like in the 'Star Wars' series? Learn more about Starkiller Base.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Layers of the Earth
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Delve into the Earth's layers: crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. Discover the secrets beneath our feet and the dynamic processes at play.
How Meteorology Works
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Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and the myriad phenomena that keep it in moving. Learn how far meteorology has come over the years.
The Milky Way: Understanding Our Place in the Galaxy
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A look at the night sky at any time of year will reveal a faint band of light stretching across the sky -- our solar system's home, the Milky Way. How much do we really know about it?
How the GM Sunraycer Worked
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GM's Sunraycer was a solar car ahead of its time. Read the history of the sunraycer and why it almost took General Motors down with it.