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How Clouds Work
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Did bunnies just attack that sailboat, or was it a narwhal playing with a school of fish? Are you going crazy, or are you just watching the clouds?
Why Flash Floods Are So Dangerous
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Both dry and over-saturated soil can contribute to flash flooding. Can anything be done to prevent them from becoming catastrophic?
Are the Polar Ice Caps Melting Faster Than We Thought?
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The polar ice caps have been in the news recently because of their alleged shrinking due to global warming. How much would the oceans rise if the ice caps melted completely?
NOAA's Argo Program Has Been Observing the Oceans for Two Decades
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NOAA's Argo program distributes floating observatories across the globe. Why? They collect data about the world's oceans that is critical to understanding the planet.
What Uses the Most Electricity in a Home?
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Sure, your hair dryer or toaster sucks up a lot of kilowatt-hours during the short time it's on, but what are the truly big drains on your home energy budget?
Everyone's on the Hunt for the Element Lithium
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The element lithium is one of just three created during the Big Bang and has been used for mental health care for decades. But now it's in higher demand than ever before.
How Sourdough Bread Works
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Sourdough bread tastes great, but have you ever thought about it as a technology??? Learn how this technology works!
Who invented sports drinks?
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When you think of sports drinks, chances are Gatorade comes to mind. But was it the first one? Or just the beneficiary of clever marketing?
What Exactly Is Sea Foam?
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Anyone who's been to the ocean has probably seen the foamy white stuff that clings to the sand after a wave breaks and recedes, but what the heck causes that bubbly foam and is it dangerous?
How Biofilm Works
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Biofilms form when single microorganisms attach to a hydrated surface and undergo a "lifestyle switch." Learn about biofilms in this article.