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Is the Mystery of Namibia's Fairy Circles Finally Solved?
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In the Namib Desert, fairy circles have stumped researchers for decades. Where did they come from? One scientist thinks he's solved the mystery.
How are crystals made?
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From the Hope diamond to the shiny bits in instant coffee, crystals have always held the power to fascinate us humans. Are they more than just a bunch of pretty facets?
Why Do We Get So Much Pleasure From Symmetry?
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Why do we love looking at a perfectly stacked display of soup cans or six flower petals around a stamen? Our brains seem wired for it -- but why?
Can your car tell you when the light's about to change?
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Can your car tell you when the traffic light is ready to change? Learn about Audi's Project Traffic Light Online system at HowStuffWorks.
Are we looking for aliens in the wrong places?
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Weird life may be organisms that don't depend on water or that don't have DNA at all. Find out how scientists are searching for weird life forms.
The Secrets and Science Behind Starling Murmurations
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Starlings are short and thick, with dark feathers and long, pointy bills. Collectively, however, they transform into something else entirely.
How to Maintain a Skin Barrier
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Want to know how to maintain a skin barrier? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to maintain a skin barrier.
Should men use different moisturizers than women?
Should men use different moisturizers than women? Visit Discovery Health to find out if men should use different moisturizers than women.
How Motes Work
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Smart dust sounds like something out of a Disney movie, but it's not. Also called a mote or a wireless sensing network, this new technology is intriguing everyone from military personnel to vineyard owners. Find out what the big deal is and explore the many possible applications of this tiny device.
How Dreams Work
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Dreams combine verbal, visual and emotional stimuli into mystifying storylines. Learn about dreams, the meaning of common dreams, REM and controlling dreams.