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How Van de Graaff Generators Work
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Van de Graaff generators are famous for producing static electricity. Learn about Van de Graaff generators and find out why Van de Graaff generators were invented.
How Geodesic Domes Work
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If you think regular old domes took the world of structural engineering by storm, you should meet their geodesic cousins. What is a geodesic dome, and who first came up with the idea of building triangle-covered spheres as practical structures?
How Astrolabes Work
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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?
The 4th Dimension: Where Science and Imagination Collide
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Can we see the fourth dimension or is it something that is beyond our grasp? Find out if it is possible to see the fourth dimension in this article.
The Demon Core: A Tale of Atomic Ambition and Tragic Fate
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In the history of atomic research, few stories are as gripping or cautionary as that of the demon core, a plutonium sphere designed for one of history's most devastating weapons. This tale not only encapsulates the highest point of atomic ambition but also serves as a somber reminder of the human cost associated with such power.
Planetarium
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Planetarium, is an educational device for showing the locations and movements of the planets and other objects in the universe.
How do scratch-and-sniff stickers work?
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How do scratch-and-sniff stickers work? What makes them last for years and years?
History of the Watt Steam Engine
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James Watt’s steam engine propelled the world forward. Learn about the Watt steam engine’s impact and the innovations that helped make it possible.
Can You Name All of These Shapes?
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No need to circle the wagons or square off in the octagon for this quiz. We're just trying to triangulate your sphere of knowledge when it comes to shapes. Think you can name them all? Give it a try, there's no trap(ezoids).
The Origins of the Steamship
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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.