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Hot or Not: What Makes Some Places Naturally High in Radioactivity
Surprisingly, living in a city with a high level of natural radiation doesn't have any ill effects.
Scientists Unlock Secrets of H-bomb Element Einsteinium
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Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory just made history with einsteinium. They held a sample of the short-lived element long enough to measure some of its chemical properties.
How a Nuclear Meltdown Works
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Nuclear meltdowns can be scary, but it's important to understand what causes them. Learn about how nuclear meltdowns work.
The Ultimate WWII Military Equipment Quiz
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World War II ushered in some of the modern era’s most important advances in military equipment design. Do you know enough about the weapons, gear and vehicles used in WWII to identify them from an image? March on into the quiz and find out!
What Are 'Low-yield' Nuclear Weapons?
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The Trump administration wants to develop a new generation of low-yield nuclear weapons that could be used without launching an all-out nuclear war.
World War II Timeline
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World War II was a conflict built from festering resentments after World War I. Learn about World War II and the Holocaust with timelines and images.
¿Qué tanto sabes sobre los aviones que volaron en la Segunda Guerra Mundial?
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Entre la Primera y la Segunda Guerra Mundial se hicieron grandes mejoras en la aviación. Desde pilotos soltando bombas pequeñas de 4 y 9 kilogramos desde sus cabinas, hasta enormes bombarderos que transportaban toneladas de bombas, la aviación de la Segunda Guerra Mundial marcó una nueva era en la guerra. ¿Eres un aficionado de la historia? ¡Pon a prueba tus conocimientos sobre los aviones de la Segunda Guerra Mundial con nuestro quiz!
10 Memorable Meteor Crashes
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Hundred of meteors fly across the sky every night, but only a few make it to Earth. Learn about 10 memorable meteor crashes that left an impression.
Railroads During World War II
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Railroads during World War II were placed under more strict government control to aid in the war effort. Read about railroad industry of World War II.
Can Scientists Create a Star on Earth?
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Stars are enormous celestial bodies hot enough to register millions of degrees. They're fascinating scientific phenomena, but is it actually possible for scientists to create them?