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How Bread Works
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Crunchy crust, soft, spongy middle -- there's something about fresh-baked bread. Have you ever thought about bread as a technology? Learn about the biochemical reactions that make bread taste so good!
How Leprosy Works
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There are many myths and stigmas associated with leprosy, almost all completely incorrect. It's not a very contagious disease, and it's easily treatable. What else is wrong in the common beliefs about Hansen's disease?
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?
Bottled Water Basics: How Many Bottles of Water in a Gallon, and More
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For a seemingly basic food product, bottled water has generated its share of controversy. Find out why.
Australia Has More Than One Pink Lake (Many More!)
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Australia's western coast boasts such pink wonders. But what gives these lakes their pink hue?
Hole-punch Clouds Look Like Portals to Another Dimension
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They're an odd enough sight in the sky to make you do a double take. Ready for the "super cool" explanation behind hole-punch clouds?
Biotic Factors vs. Abiotic Factors: Examples and Dependencies
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The natural world is a finely-tuned balance of biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) components that shape our environments. Various biotic factors directly affect processes like population growth, plant growth and nutrient cycling.
How Terraforming Mars Will Work
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The thought of terraforming Mars is one of those ideas so outrageous that it just might work! Learn how it will work!
5 Green NASA Inventions
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NASA's technological innovations haven't just gotten us to the moon and beyond -- some have also helped make life a little greener here on Earth. What are five surprisingly grounded technologies spearheaded by NASA?
Are Expired Foods Still Safe to Eat?
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Surprisingly, the date stamped on your unopened can of tuna doesn't really have much to do with how safe it is to eat. So what does it mean, and how can you decide whether to eat it or chuck it?