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How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
Chaos Is Not Randomness: A Complex Systems Scientist Explains
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The world often seems chaotic and events appear to occur randomly, but what's the difference between chaos and randomness?
How Conspiracy Theories Work
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It's interesting to consider conspiracy theories, weigh the evidence and come up with a conclusion. Learn what makes a conspiracy theory.
Will orbital chaos cause Earth, Venus and Mars to collide?
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Will orbital chaos collide Earth, Venus and Mars? Read about the possibility of Earth, Venus and Mars colliding if their orbits go awry.
Which Jurassic Park Character Are You?
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While there have been a number of sequels, everyone knows the first "Jurassic Park" movie, based on Michael Crichton's novel, is the original and best. Which character from it are you most like?
How Fractals Work
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Fractals have been around forever but were only defined in the last quarter of the 20th century. Think you can wrap your brain around how fractals work?
1816 Was the Year Without a Summer
More than two centuries ago, the biggest volcanic explosion in human history occurred. And it had far-reaching effects.
What would nuclear winter be like?
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If the sight of a mushroom cloud burning above the horizon suggests that the nuclear weapon-equipped world might end with a bang, then nuclear winter presents the notion that post-World War III humanity might very well die with a whimper.
Can we control the weather?
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To control the weather we would have to come up with some technology straight out of science fiction. Find out if we can control the weather.
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.