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Hurricane Julia 2022

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Learn about Hurricane Julia's origins, its impact, and its place in the history of tropical storms and hurricanes.

Hypersonic Speed Explained: How Hypersonic Planes Work

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Higher, farther, faster: NASA's X-43A plane is destined to set new speed records. What sets the X-43A apart from other rocket-powered aircraft is that it is powered by a scramjet engine. Learn all about it.

ITER Nuclear Fusion Plant Is Halfway Finished

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The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor plant aims to demonstrate that nuclear fusion could be a viable source of power in the future.

If Cars Have Shoulder Seat Belts, Why Not Airplanes?

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Commercial flight is extremely safe. But could it be even safer if airplanes had shoulder harnesses instead of lap belts?

If Dragons Were Real, Could They Breathe Fire?

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Dragon fire is an awe-inspiring thing, but exactly how would it happen? Real-world clues from nature point the way.

If Rainbows Are Circular, Why Do We Only See Arches?

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The simple explanation is you have to be in just the right spot and the conditions have to be perfect for you to see the entire 360 degrees.

If You Think Jupiter Orbits the Sun, You're Mistaken

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Technically Jupiter does not orbit the sun's center. Learn more about Jupiter orbiting the sun in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

If Your Laptop or Phone Keeps Crashing, Maybe Blame Cosmic Rays

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New research investigates how cosmic rays from outer space can affect electronics here on Earth. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

If nature abhors a vacuum, then why doesn't the vacuum of space suck away all of the Earth's atmosphere?

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If "nature abhors a vacuum," then why doesn't the vacuum of space suck away all of the Earth's atmosphere?

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