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Nearby Earth-sized Alien World Orbits 'Quiet' Star, Boosting Habitable Potential
And it's just a galactic hop, skip and a jump away.
How Skywriting Works
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Writing a legible message on paper requires a steady hand; writing one in the sky requires a steady everything.
How Lunar Eclipses Work
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A lunar eclipse occurs when a full moon passes within Earth's shadow. Learn what causes a lunar eclipse and the different types of lunar eclipse.
How to Make a Model of an Atom
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Making a model of an atom is a good way to learn about the physical world. Read this article to learn how to make a model of an atom.
How Dyson Spheres Work
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Could the source of Earth's future energy come from an ambitious idea to encircle the sun with technology? Maybe, but it's a concept that's a long way from today's reality.
Russian Gun-wielding Robot Totally 'Not a Terminator,' Says Russian Official
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The android known as FEDOR used pistols to display its decision making and dexterity, officials said, not as a preview of robot warfare.
What Are Moonmoons?
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What are moonmoons? HowStuffWorks looks at the moons of moons.
Ploonets: When Moons Become Planets
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Moons of giant planets outside the solar system may be pushed out of their orbits and begin to circle their stars separately. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
How the Big Crunch Theory Works
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In the big crunch theory, the universe will stop expanding and start shrinking. Read about the big crunch and what it means for you and the universe.
How the Mars Rovers Work
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Of course we want to go to Mars. Until we figure it out though, roving robots with names like Spirit, Opportunity, Sojourner and Curiosity are our best bet for digging up dirt on our nearest planetary neighbor. Want to go along for the ride?