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How Does a Fresnel Lens Work? The Magic Behind the Glass
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I have a thin piece of plastic mounted on the back window of my RV. It magnifies things so I can see better when I'm backing up. How can such a thin piece of plastic magnify things? A regular glass magnifying lens would have to be curved on both sides and much thicker.
Can You Match at Least 10 of These Science Words to the Right Definition?
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Science was never our strong suit, but do you have the smarts to slay this hard-AF science-terminology quiz? If you manage to match at least 10 of these science words to their correct definitions, you'll take your place next to the GOAT Thomas Edison.
Why a Blue Moon's Not Really Blue
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How often can you see a blue moon? That depends on how you define it. HowStuffWorks looks at the morphing of the phrase 'blue moon.'
Can You Pass a Basic Physics Test?
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Don't worry, this quiz won't test you on quantum and theoretical physics, just the fun, real-world stuff that underlies everything from aviation to baseball to boxing. Get ready to show off your science savvy now!
Who Was the First Scientist?
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We've been observing and experimenting in the name of science for centuries. But who deserves the honor of being humanity's very first scientist? Is it Euclid, Darwin, Galileo or someone else?
How Laser Analysis Works
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Laser analysis is advancing everything from forensics and archaeology to health care and art history. Learn how laser analysis technology works.
Lunar Cycles Quiz
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William Shakespeare warned us "Do not swear by the moon, for she changes constantly." Sound advice, right? Well, maybe. Sure, she changes, but her phases remain quite reliable. Take the following quiz to see what I mean!
How Albinism Works
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About one in 20,000 people in the U.S. has some type of albinism, and more are afflicted outside of the country. So what is it and how does it happen?