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Can you predict winter weather based on summer weather?
Your grandfather may swear that he can feel the onset of a harsh winter in his bones — and your family may swear it's true — but a lot of us would prefer a more scientific method for predicting what the winter may have in store for us.
Who Was the First Scientist?
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We've been observing and experimenting in the name of science for centuries. But who deserves the honor of being humanity's very first scientist? Is it Euclid, Darwin, Galileo or someone else?
The Independent Variable vs. Dependent Variable in Research
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In any scientific research, there are typically two variables of interest: independent variables and dependent variables. In forming the backbone of scientific experiments, they help scientists understand relationships, predict outcomes and, in general, make sense of the factors that they're investigating.
How Alchemy Paved the Way for Chemistry
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Alchemy may seem like a cousin to witchcraft but in reality it was the forerunner of modern chemistry.
What Is the Ring Test for Gender?
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Tempted to try the ring test for gender hints before making it all seven weeks into the pregnancy? Some people swear by it despite lacking scientific evidence.
How Creationism Works
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The public debate between Christian creationism and evolution has heated up once again in the United States. Learn about the different forms of Christian creationism and find out what's fueling the controversy.
Everyone Has a Time Period That Matches Their Personality — Here's Yours
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Hop in our time machine. We're going to hang out with all the great figures of history within the hour. When we're done, we're sure to have your ideal point in time figured out.
How Intelligent Design Works
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The intelligent design movement claims that life as we know it could not have developed through random natural processes. Learn about intelligent design and the controversy it has generated.
How Occam's Razor Works
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Occam's Razor is a line of reasoning that says the simplest answer is often correct. Learn about how we investigate the universe with Occam's Razor.
How Science Changed the Food Industry
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Science has changed the food industry in more ways than one. Learn how science has changed the food industry indefinitely in this article.