The Difference Between Solstice And Equinox Explained
It's easy to mix up solstices and equinoxes, and wonder what, exactly, they even mean. Here's the difference between a solstice and an equinox.
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The Scientific Reason Why Vegan Pandas Are So Round And Cuddly
Along with its unique black and white coloring, the primary physical characteristic of the panda is its big round body. So how do they maintain them?
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Does Food Go Bad In Space?
Astronauts are amazing, with years of training and study before they launch. But even astronauts have to eat. Do they have to check sell-by dates in orbit?
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Why Fentanyl-Laced Drugs Are More Dangerous Than Regular Drugs
Drug dealers have been known to increase their profit margins by "cutting." Here's why fentanyl-laced drugs are more dangerous than regular drugs.
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What Does It Mean When There's A Polar Vortex?
A polar vortex might sound like a portal you cross to the upside-down in a winter episode of "Stranger Things," but it is a real-life weather phenomenon.
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The Real Reason Mentos And Diet Coke Causes An Explosion
Basic reactions can be an entertaining part of science education at any age. One of the most dramatic happens when Mentos candy is mixed with Diet Coke. Why?
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What Happens To Your Blood Pressure In Space?
The idea of space travel is so very intriguing, though of course it's a lot more complicated than movies make it look, including its impact on the human body.
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What Is On The Far Side Of The Moon?
No one but astronauts have ever seen the dark side of the moon. So what exactly is on it? Does it look like its brighter counterpart? Let's take a look.
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Here's What Would Happen If Someone Jumped Off The International Space Station
Living in the expanse of space, like on the International Space Station, means unique experiences every moment. It also means that it's a long, long way down.
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What Is The Surface Of The Moon Really Like?
It's one thing to walk around the various environments of Earth -- a meadow, an ice floe, a desert. But once you got there, what would the moon be like?
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Why Some Planets Have Rings
Probably the first example that comes to mind is Saturn and its magnificent rings. Earth, among other planets, doesn't have any. And why is that?
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What Does It Actually Mean To Buy A Star?
For many, the idea of buying a star and naming it after oneself or a loved one is an extremely powerful symbol. What does it actually mean to buy a star?
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Here's What Happens When You Crack An Egg Underwater
What happens to eggs when you crack them underwater? Amid the many questions in the universe, scientists have been able to answer this one.
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The Oldest Living Land Animal Is Almost 200 Years Old
There are some species, we aren't necessarily positive how long they live in the wild, or in captivity. But one tortoise is setting records all his own.
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The Science Behind The Egg Drop Experiment Explained
The egg drop experiment is a staple of the school classroom, but how how is it executed successfully? Here'd the science behind the egg drop experiment.
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Can Smells Really Go Extinct?
Nothing quite jogs the memory or warms the soul like our sense of smell. Arguably, smell is as much a preserver of history as it is a warning of looming danger.
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The Real Reason Turkmenistan Is Closing Its Gate To Hell
Much of Turkmenistan is covered in the Karakum Desert, and the main selling point of the desert is its "Gate to Hell," or "Door to Hell."
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The Moon Is Actually Shaped Like A Lemon. Here's Why
Earth and its moon both have bulges around the equators. They're a bit squashed, like an ultra fluffy pancake, a spinning water balloon, or a fallen lemon.
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This Is Why The Earth Doesn't Have Rings
When gazing out into the universe through a telescope at Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter, or Uranus, you may find yourself asking why the Earth doesn't have rings too?
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What You Need To Know About A Nor'easter
Giant storms called nor'easters are famously common in the northeast region of the North American continent, with 20 to 40 battering the area each year.
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The Truth About Space Junk
With an estimated 50,000 additional satellite launches anticipated in the next few years, managing space junk grows increasingly urgent.
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The Only Animal That Went Extinct Twice
Countless animals have gone extinct over the years, but only one has gone extinct twice. The Pyrenean ibex came back from extinction, only to die out again.
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The Scientific Reason Vodka Doesn't Freeze
Vodka doesn't freeze in the freezer, but why not? Here's the scientific reason vodka doesn't freeze, and why you shouldn't freeze some vodkas at all.
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What A Kangaroo Pouch Is Really Like
Kangaroos are known for how they raise their young — in a pouch on the mother's abdomen, where the baby kangaroo, a joey, can safely grow and hide from danger.
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What Causes Glowing Snow In The Arctic?
Arctic researchers in the remote north have occasionally noticed a strange sight in the snows around their field stations: glowing blue lights.
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The Revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope Explained
Launched on Christmas Day 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope is the single most advanced marvel of engineering ever produced by human hands.
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What Happens To Your Brain With A Lack Of Sunshine?
A lack of exposure to sunlight can be detrimental to your health.
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