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What Is the Moon Made Of? Kaleidoscopic Map Sheds Light

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You're not the first person to ask, "What is the moon made of?" Scientists spent decades creating the Unified Geologic Map of the Moon to answer this and more.

Lava Tubes on Earth Could Prepare Us for Life on the Moon and Mars

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By studying these geological formations here on Earth, we may be able to learn how to live on other planets.

The Geology Behind 5 American Landmarks

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The U.S. is full of exceptional geological formations. HowStuffWorks looks at at five that set the bar high as far as landmarks go.

What Exactly Is the Eye of the Sahara, aka the Richat Structure?

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In the western Sahara Desert lies a natural wonder that has intrigued scientists and adventurers for centuries. Known as the Richat Structure — or, more commonly, the Eye of the Sahara — this massive geological formation resembles a giant eye.

Aliens? Lasers? Water? What Caused the Al Naslaa Rock to Split So Precisely?

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Split as if by a laser, the Al Naslaa rock in Saudi Arabia's Tayma Oasis baffles scientists and amateur geologists alike. How did this perfect split happen?

New Dinosaur Species Sported Uniquely Spiked Shield

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Spiclypeus shipporum is a newly discovered horned dinosaur. Learn more about the Spiclypeus shipporum dinosaur in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Can You Guess if These Landmarks and Places Are on Mars or Earth?

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The Earth and the planet Mars are celestial siblings but hardly twins. Each has unique features and landmarks, but despite their significant differences, the two worlds share a lot of qualities. Do you know your Martian landmarks from your Earthly ones?

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