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How Solar Cooking Works
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If you've ever seen a kid frying ants with a magnifying glass, you know that the concentrated power of the sun can create great heat. But what if that heat were applied to something a bit more productive -- something like cooking food?
What was Archimedes' death ray?
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Archimedes' death ray is a fabled device that brought death and destruction to Roman ships. Learn about Archimedes' death ray and what it was made of.
Do animals experience happiness?
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Can animals be happy? Do they feel similar joyful emotions as humans? Take a look at research on whether animals can feel happy.
How Lab-grown Skin Works
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Lab-grown skin can improve the survival odds of someone with a serious third-degree burn. See how lab-grown skin is made and how it works.
Are circumcisions really necessary?
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Is circumcision necessary? Signs point to no, although there are valid reasons for circumcision. Learn why some think circumcision isn't necessary.
How does oil speculation raise gas prices?
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Oil speculation can raise gas prices in an unstable market, but how does this happen exactly? Find out why oil speculation can raise gas prices.
Can you fight allergies with local honey?
Fighting allergies with honey is a tasty cure for sniffles and watery eyes, but does it work? Investigate how honey could fight allergies.
How Pyromania Works
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Pryomania, or fascination with fires, is a controversial topic. Learn what causes pyromania, how pyromania can be treated and how common it is.
How Rail Guns Work
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Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust (one can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes). So why isn't the military using them? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.
Paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
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Pierre-Auguste Renoir became an influential Impressionist through his brilliant use of color. Learn about the works of Pierre-Auguste Renoir.