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Rossby Waves Affect Our Weather and Tides, But What Are They?
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Rossby waves influence everything from high tides to extreme weather patterns, and not just on Earth. They also occur on the sun and on Venus and Jupiter as well. So, what are they exactly?
10 Ways to Stop a Killer Asteroid
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Killer asteroids are all fun and games -- until they're headed for earth. Luckily, scientists have come up with 10 ways to stop a killer asteroid.
How Plasma Rockets Work
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Imagine if we could get to Mars in 40 days instead of seven months! It could happen if we used plasma rockets, which travel at 34 miles per second. But how do we make this a reality?
What Would Happen if the Earth Stopped Rotating?
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You can say goodbye to the seven continents and hello to days that seem infernally long. What else awaits you on a spin-free Earth?
How the Orion CEV Will Work
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NASA needs a vehicle capable of carrying crew and payloads to Earth orbit, the moon and Mars. Learn about the basics of the new crew exploration vehicle.
10 Earth Day Activities to Celebrate Our Planet
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Earth Day is the ideal time of the year to form new eco-oriented habits. Here are 10 things you can do to celebrate our planet all year long.
Can someone own the moon?
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Can someone own the moon? Learn all about real estate on the moon what it takes to get your own lunar property.
How Does a Fresnel Lens Work? The Magic Behind the Glass
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I have a thin piece of plastic mounted on the back window of my RV. It magnifies things so I can see better when I'm backing up. How can such a thin piece of plastic magnify things? A regular glass magnifying lens would have to be curved on both sides and much thicker.
Can we live elsewhere in the universe?
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If you consider throwing down a welcome mat on the porch of the International Space Station the same as living "elsewhere," then yes. But what about the moon and destinations beyond?
How Satellites Work
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Thousands of satellites fly overhead every day, helping us with things like weather forecasts, scientific research, communications, TV broadcasts (and maybe some surreptitious spying). How much do you know about these eyes in the sky?