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What If We Had Two Suns?

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Double the suns means double the suntan, double the solar energy and double the awesome sunsets, right? Well, not exactly. Having two suns might sound fun, but it would probably make for a pretty different environment here on Earth.

How Laser Weapons Work

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Laser weapons have been depicted in science fiction for years, but they do exist in real life. Learn more about laser weapons.

Top 5 Crazy Government Experiments

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The occasional oddball research premise slips past the people who review government grant applications. What are some of the craziest instances of your tax dollars at work?

How the Nuclear Arms Race Works

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The nuclear arms race was a frantic era in which several nations tested nuclear technology and stockpiled warheads. Read about the nuclear arms race.

What is a keyhole satellite and what can it really spy on?

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On a television drama last week, the plot involved photos taken of a Russian missile silo, and the characters mentioned a "keyhole satellite." What is a keyhole satellite and what can it really spy on?

Who was James Webb?

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He was responsible for some of humanity's greatest achievements, and his name now graces a massive NASA project. But how did a law degree lead to being a space pioneer?

Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank

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The Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank was post-war Germany's first tank designed and built in West Germany. Learn more about the Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank.

How NORAD Works

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NORAD is a military operation that is jointly run by the United States and Canada. Learn about NORAD and the unique location for the NORAD headquarters.

Why Chuck Yeager Was the Greatest Pilot of All Time

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Before Yeager did it, people thought it was impossible to break the sound barrier in flight. But he proved them wrong, even flying the plane while nursing two cracked ribs.

Exploring Mars: Insights Into the Red Planet

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Since the 1960s, we've been captivated by the planet Mars. How different is our neighbor, and what have we learned about the most explored planet?

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