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The Tallest Mountain in the Solar System Is Much Higher Than Everest
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Many people dream of climbing Mount Everest, but what if you could scale the highest mountain in the solar system? That one is more than twice as tall as Everest!
Caspian Sea: The World's Largest Lake (Yes, You Read That Right)
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One of Earth's most interesting natural features, the Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water on the planet, defying conventional classifications to be both a sea and a lake.
Earth: A Primer on the Third Rock From the Sun
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Earth is an enormous and extremely complex planet. Learn about the inner workings of the planet Earth and find out what forces are constantly at work on Earth.
Can You Match These Words to the Right Branch of Science?
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Being good at science takes a special kind of person. There are so many formulas to remember. If you're more creative, science in practice might be very difficult. However, most people have at least a basic knowledge of science. Think you can get these questions right? Take this quiz to find out!
Could you dig a hole all the way to the Earth’s mantle?
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Have you ever read "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and wondered if it were possible to do it? Well, scientists are in the process of giving it their best shot. How hard is it to dig a hole this deep, and what might they find?
11 Pretty Awesome Facts About the Pacific Ocean
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It covers more than 30 percent of the planet, and is home to all kinds of sea creatures. What other facts make the Pacific Ocean so amazing?
Venice Isn't Alone: 7 Sinking Cities Around the World
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Subsidence, or the decline in the elevation of land surface, is creating a problem for some coastal cities as sea levels rise.
How Well Do You Know Your Science Vocabulary?
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For scientists, this quiz meets all the PARAMETERS. It's definitely not BASIC, but we're sure you won't get an ABSOLUTE ZERO on this quiz. Try your best, homo spaien.
Gliese 581c: The First 'Earth-like' Planet Found
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Gliese 581c was one of the first "Earth-like" planets found, back in 2007. It generated a lot of excitement then but what about now?
Pluto: Is It a Planet After All?
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Back in 2006, the International Astronomical Union decided to demote Pluto to the status of a dwarf planet. A historical study challenges that designation.