The Mars 2020 Mission Explained
NASA will be returned to the Red Planet with the Mars 2020 mission, which looked just like the last mission with a few notable exceptions.
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The Biggest Scientific Discoveries Of 2021
There was a lot of amazing research in 2021, way too much to put in one article, so this list includes the ones with the most "wow" power.
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The Real Reason Why Tornadoes Happen
Tornadoes start with thunderstorms, which require a combination of warm, moist air near the surface and relatively cold, dry air up higher.
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You Can Thank NASA For Helping Create Invisible Braces
Braces have been the bane of adolescents (and for a good many adults) for decades now, catching the light in a metallic gleam exposed by a smile.
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The Science Behind The Bubbles In Your Beer
Maybe you had one of those teachers who would remind you that science is everywhere, if you take the time to look -- like at the foam on a glass of beer.
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What It's Really Like Being A Funeral Director
It's pretty crucial that funeral directors have superb customer service skills. It's a big chunk of the job.
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What Do Mink Farms Do?
Although the days of the mink coat as a symbol of extremely elegant attire for the extremely affluent seem to be disappearing, minks are still farmed for fur.
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The Science Behind Why Your Skin Gets Pruney In Water
Maybe there are some mysteries of nature that human beings just aren't meant to solve. Ever wonder about your fingers getting pruney after a soak?
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How Tasmanian Devils Might Have Solved Their Extinction Problem
Their burly looks and oversized heads, along with the Tasmanian devils' nighttime screams, hurt their reputation, though ... that, and their dietary habits.
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Japan Deployed Robot Monster Wolves In The City Of Takikawa. Here's Why
In the Japanese countryside, people are often plagued by bears, deer, and monkeys. So what better way to approach this issue than the use of robot wolves?
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What We Know About The UN's Dire Food Shortage Warning
Although the thought of the nations of the world being in some way connected, the sad truth is that an international crisis has wide-ranging impact.
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What To Do If You're Attacked By A Shark
Many species of shark are apex predators, traversing their domain and eating what they will. Suppose one decides to have you for dinner -- what then?
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The Most Likely Ways The Human Race Will End, According To Science
We humans have had a pretty good run on this planet so far, but everyone knows it can't last forever.
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Does A Nightcap Before Bed Really Make You Sleep Better?
Getting to sleep can be a struggle for many people. Techniques to overcome the challenge vary from counting sheep to maintaining a strict pattern of behavior.
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The Invasive Species You Didn't Know Was Hitching A Ride On Your Aquarium Decor
One seemingly harmless bit of fish tank decor in particular has proven to be harmful to the wider environment beyond the confines of the aquarium.
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These Are The Long-Term Effects Of Being Knocked Out
If someone is unconscious for more than a minute, there's a good chance they've suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion.
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The Science Behind When Bird Flu Can Infect Humans
Certainly there's a very long list of illnesses and other medical conditions to which human beings can fall prey. Do bird diseases pose a threat, too?
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Has There Ever Been A Monkeypox Epidemic Before?
Some folks who tend toward a more ornate style of speech might cry "A pox upon thee!" when annoyed. Poxes of various kinds are nothing to mess with.
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How This Fossil May Have Changed The Way We Think About Beavers
Beavers, those natural-born marvels of environmental engineering, aren't exactly newcomers to the evolution main stage -- they're even older than we thought.
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How Likely Is It To See A Full Moon On Halloween?
The two seem to go together remarkably well, at least in art and story -- Halloween night graced by a full moon -- but how common is it really?
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Fascinating Things That Space Does To The Human Body
Space is a pretty cool place. But we haven't been able to explore much of space because of the limits of the human body. Here's what space does to your body.
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Real-Life Animal Horror Stories
Animals can be pretty terrifying, and if you ever cross one while they're in a mood, you might find yourself in the middle of a real-life horror story.
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That Time A Snake Wore A Decapitated Fish Head Plus 9 Other Bizarro Animal Moments
Whether it's a snake swimming around wearing a decapitated fish head or a birds getting drunk and dive-bombing cars and houses, the animal world is strange.
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Strange Moons Of The Solar System
With more than 200 moons in our solar system, there are bound to be some strange, yet interesting, facts you didn't know about them.
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Terribly Outdated Technologies That We Still Use Today
We still use these terribly outdated technologies today. The pager will never die.
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Things That Take The Longest To Decompose
When you throw something out, do you think about its afterlife? Not all garbage decomposes quickly. These are the things that take the longest to decompose.
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Parasites That Can Control Human Brains
Imagine how horrendous it would be if there was some unseen parasite that could build its home in your brain and slowly affect it in unpleasant ways.
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