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What the Stuff?!: 4 Scientific Words You're Probably Using Wrong

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We all like to toss around words borrowed from science to class up our own speech, but chances are you're taking some very unscientific liberties with its usage. Here are 4 scientific terms you might be using wrong.

What Is the Birthday Paradox?

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How large does a random group of people have to be for a 50 percent chance to exist that at least two of the people will share a birthday?

10 Scientific Words You're Probably Using Wrong

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If you have a theory that potato chips are making you fat (with the proof being your expanding waistline), you've just used two scientific terms in a very unscientific way.

Half-Life Formula: Components and Applications

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In nuclear physics, the concept of half-life plays a crucial role in understanding the decay of radioactive substances. Scientists use the half-life formula in other disciplines to predict the rate of decay, as well as measure the age of ancient artifacts through carbon dating.

What is the gray goo nightmare?

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Gray goo is a possible scenario if nanomachines get out of hand. See what gray goo is and all about a possible gray goo nightmare.

Can You Pass This Math IQ Quiz?

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How much of your math skills have you retained since your school days? Are you still acute, or have you become obtuse? Find out now with our quiz!

How Futoshiki Puzzles Work

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In Futoshiki puzzles, fill the board with numbers, obeying the greater and less than symbols. Learn how futoshiki puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.

Does 'to the cloud' mean the same thing as 'let's Google that'?

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'To the cloud' and 'let's Google that' are common tech phrases. But what do they mean? Find out if 'to the cloud' and 'let's Google that' mean the same thing.

Does My Roof Rack Affect My Gas Mileage?

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Go on any highway and you'll see many vehicles with roof racks. Learn more about your roof rack affecting your gas mileage.

Has Earth reached its carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the idea that sustainability requires balance. Learn about carrying capacity and human population.

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