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How Embalming Works
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You may know that the ancient Egyptians used embalming in mummification. But they weren't the first to embalm their dead, nor were they the last. In fact, it's still being done today.
How Mirages Work
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You're driving down the road on a sunny day, and you see a puddle of water coming up. You look again and it's gone! What happened? You'll be able to answer that question if you read our miraculous mirage article.
How Earthquakes Work
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An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up. We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with extreme violence.
12 Of The Coolest Theoretical Ideas From Science Fiction
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For generations science fiction writers have helped to shape the future with their imaginations. In his classic novel From the Earth to the Moon, Jules Verne wrote a fictional account of traveling to space nearly a century before it actually happened. What's more, radar, geostationary satellites, and powerful computers that fit in your pocket were all [...] The post 12 Of The Coolest Theoretical Ideas From Science Fiction appeared first on Goliath.
The World Cries as 'Oppy' Dies
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NASA's Mars rover Opportunity's last words were: "My battery is low and it's getting dark."
How Submarines Work
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Not so long ago, the world's naval forces worked entirely above water. But all that changed with the addition of the submarine to the standard naval arsenal.
Does the rotation of the Earth affect toilets and baseball games?
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The world's intelligentsia has managed to convince us that the Earth is round and makes a full rotation once every 24 hours. Why can't they agree on the effects of that rotation on toilets and ball games?
Muons: The Subatomic Particles Shaking Up the World of Physics
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First discovered in the late 1930s, muons are passing through you and everything around you at a speed close to light, as cosmic rays strike particles in our planet's atmosphere. So what are muons and how are they informing the new physics?
Electricity-free Fridge Could Change Millions of Lives
Food spoilage is an urgent issue for the millions of people with unreliable electricity - or no electricity at all. A supercool $35 fridge could change that common scenario.
Top 5 Science-borne Superpowers
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Since the dawn of cartoons and comic books, kids have imagined themselves endowed with superpowers. What extraordinary abilities are scientists working to bring to you right now?