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How Do Astronauts Shower in Space?
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Showering every day is likely something you take for granted. But for astronauts on the International Space Station, it's not an easy task.
How Do Bacteria Reproduce?
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Bacteria are both friend and foe to humanity. They cause and cure health problems, make rotting food stink and give sourdough its delicious taste. Find out how these countless tiny microbes accomplish all of this and more.
How Do Catapults Work?
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How does the ancient catapult work? It doesn't seem like twisted rope and wooden gears or levers would be able to get up the speed to launch heavy loads a great distance.
How Do Energy Drinks Work?
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Energy drinks are everywhere, but how exactly are they supposed to give you energy? What's really in them, and are they safe? Find out.
How Do Fireworks Explode in Specific Shapes?
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Nothing quite thrills like seeing fireworks light up the night sky. A lot of design and planning goes into creating the awe-inspiring shapes we've come to love.
How Do Fossils Form? A Journey Through Time
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What is a fossil? How do they form?
How Do Geiger Counters Work?
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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.
How Do Hand Warmers Work? A Scientific Look
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Hand warmers work through simple chemistry. A massively sped-up version of oxidation (the chemical reaction that makes rust) is to thank.
How Do Lava Lamps Work? The Science Behind Liquid Motion
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You've seen them. Those iconic, mesmerizing liquid sculptures that dance inside a glass bottle, casting a warm and nostalgic glow. Yes, we're talking about the lava lamp. But, how do lava lamps work?
How Do Mountains Form?
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If geology has taught us anything about Earth's history, it's that nothing is permanent. And that goes for mountain ranges, all of which are constantly rising and falling.