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How Astrobiologists Work
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Astrobiologists apply the scientific method to questions once considered the purview of sci-fi fans. Learn about astrobiologists at HowStuffWorks.
What % Physicist Are You?
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Prove that you know the language of the physical world. Does your understanding of natural phenomena start or stop at E=MC^2? Find out what it takes to think like the physics lords who came before us!
This Star Survived Being Swallowed by a Black Hole
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A new kind of survival story: Scientists discovered a star that came near a black hole and lived to tell the tale – at least temporarily.
Barbie Turns 60, Becomes an Astrophysicist
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Barbie, the ultimate classic doll, turns 60 this year. HowStuffWorks goes to the party.
Could 'Early' Dark Energy Explain the Mystery of the Universe's Expansion?
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Early dark energy, a form that may have existed a few hundred thousand years after the big bang, could help clarify the universe's rate of expansion.
Can You Pass a Basic Physics Test?
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Don't worry, this quiz won't test you on quantum and theoretical physics, just the fun, real-world stuff that underlies everything from aviation to baseball to boxing. Get ready to show off your science savvy now!
We Will Rock You: The Queen Quiz
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Do you know more about Queen than just the chorus of "We Are the Champions?" Prove that you're genuinely Rock-Star Royalty by acing the ultimate Queen quiz!
Can You Pass a Basic Physics Test?
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Don't worry, this quiz won't test you on quantum and theoretical physics, just the fun, real-world stuff that underlies everything from aviation to baseball to boxing. Get ready to show off your science savvy now!
Fascinating Discovery Reveals How Cephalopod Eyes Detect Color
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It turns out cephalopods aren't colorblind. Learn more about how cephalopods see color in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Nuclear Pasta Is the Super-Macaroni of the Universe
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This stellar noodle is the strongest material in the cosmos!