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What is the universe made of?
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What is the universe made of? Is it made of atoms like everything found on Earth? Find out what the universe is made of in this article.
Pripyat: The Ukrainian Ghost Town in Chernobyl's Shadow
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The ghost city of Pripyat in Ukraine is one of the casualties of the Atomic Age and a warning to us all about the dangers of improperly managed nuclear power.
How Quantum Computers Work
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Quantum computers use the power of atoms to perform memory and processing tasks. Learn why quantum computers will be faster than silicon-based computers.
How Clocks Work
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Clocks come in many different forms, from quartz watches to atomic clocks. Take a peek inside and learn what makes each kind tick.
The U.S. Air Force Dropped an Atomic Bomb on South Carolina in 1958
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In the 1950s a nuclear bomb was accidentally dropped on rural South Carolina. Learn more about this weird history in this HowStuffWorks article.
Can You Identify This Element From a Photo?
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Many of the elements that we were taught occur naturally around us. If you were given a picture of them, would you be able to identify it? Let's find out!
How Nuclear Radiation Works
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Nuclear radiation can be extremely beneficial or extremely harmful -- it all depends on how it's used. Learn what nuclear radiation is all about.
Can You Pass a Basic Chemistry Test?
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Do you know the periodic table from Argon to Zirconium? Test your chemistry knowledge with this basic quiz! It'll be a gas!
What Is an Isotope?
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You don't need to be a fan of chemistry to appreciate isotopes. They affect geology and medicine, too.
How Light Bulbs Work
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The light bulb hasn't changed a whole lot in its 120 years -- the original design was just that good. Apparently, you can throw together a filament, a glass mount, an inert gas and a bit of electricity and change the world. Learn what happens when yo