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How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
10 Widely Believed U.S. Government Conspiracy Theories
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There are a few U.S. government conspiracy theories that many people believe. See this list of 10 theories to decide for yourself.
Have we reached peak oil?
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Oil is a nonrenewable resource. Have we found all the oil there is to find, or is there more out there somewhere? What's the best way to wean ourselves from our oil dependency?
Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton
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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.
Answer These Questions and We'll Match You to the STEM Job That Fits Your Personality
Do you want a job that will be future-proof? Are you considering a job in a STEM field? Do you need expert guidance on which job to pursue? Take this quiz, and we'll tell you which STEM job matches your personality!
Influential People of Science Quiz
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These are the people who changed the world's view of the universe and everything around us. How much do you know about them? Here's your chance to find out!
Alternative Lottery Strategies
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We all know the statistics on the lottery. Well, there ways to determine patterns in numbers. Learn about alternative lottery strategies.
How super are superconductors?
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In physics, you can’t get something for nothing, but superconductors offer the hope of someday breaking even. Getting them to live up to their potential has given scientists more than a few headaches in the years since they were discovered. Let’s see how much you know about these wonders of electromagnetism.
Why Do Black Holes Twinkle?
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Researchers at Australian National University studied 5,000 star-eating behemoths to find out.
How Personality Tests Work
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Personality tests are a huge phenomenon, but how legitimate is the science behind them? Find out in this article by HowStuffWorks.