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Will we ever run out of magma?
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Will we run out of magma, or is there an infinite supply within the Earth's crust? Find out if we will ever run out of magma.
How a Supernova Works
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A dying star can explode with the force of a few octillion nuclear bombs and create any element in the universe. But why do stars go supernova?
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 Millimeter Wave Scanners Work
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If you've traveled recently, you probably raised your arms above your head and waited for a millimeter wave scanner to do its screening thing. During those 10 seconds or so, did you ever wonder exactly how the device produced your image?
How do planets form?
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Planets and how they form are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about planets and planet formation.
What is dark energy? And could we tap into it?
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Shedding light on dark energy has been a bit of a challenge for today's astronomers. What dark energy actually is goes beyond our present scientific understanding.
How Auroras Work
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An aurora is a light phenomenon caused by solar winds interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. Learn more about auroras.
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 the Northern Lights Illuminate the Night Sky
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How does the aurora borealis (the Northern Lights) work? What causes it? Why can you only see it in the North? Are the myths about it producing sound true?
How Does a Fresnel Lens Work? The Magic Behind the Glass
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I have a thin piece of plastic mounted on the back window of my RV. It magnifies things so I can see better when I'm backing up. How can such a thin piece of plastic magnify things? A regular glass magnifying lens would have to be curved on both sides and much thicker.