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Uncovering Lake Vostok, Hidden Under 2 Miles of Antarctic Ice

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Deep underneath Antarctica, there lies a hidden lake. Roughly the size of North America's Lake Ontario, the buried landmark has inspired curiosity and controversy for decades.

Understanding Sound Waves and How They Work

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When sound waves strike the ear, these waves produce the sensation of sound. Let's take a look at how sound waves work.

Understanding the Ecological Niche: Why Species Stay Put

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An ecological niche is a place within an ecosystem that a specific plant or animal lives in. Learn about an ecological niche in this article.

Untangling the Conspiracy Theories Around Adrenochrome

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Adrenochrome has been linked to schizophrenia and the LSD counterculture movement. Now QAnon conspiracy theorists say it's part of a child sex-trafficking cult. So what's the truth behind this chemical compound?

Unveiling the Mysteries of Ball Lightning: Is It Real?

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Ball lightning wasn't widely believed to exist until the 1960s. Learn about ball lightning and theories about what ball lightning could be.

Uranus: The Ice Giant on a Tilted Axis

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Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and sits on an axial plane tilted at a jaw-dropping 97.7-degree angle. And yes, Uranus does actually stink.

Venus: Earth's Blazing-hot and Bizarre Twin

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The atmosphere is crushing on Venus, and it's so hot lead would melt. But the planet still has a lot in common with Earth. We'll explain.

Vietnam's Rong Dragon Bridge Actually Breathes Fire

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This dragon is illuminated every night, spitting out both fire and water on weekends and holidays, as it sways its way over the Han River in Da Nang.

Vincent van Goat and Friends Help Vanquish Western Wildfires

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Goats are being used to create firebreaks as part of today's wildfire fighting arsenal. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

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