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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!

Why Does the Moon Look So Much Bigger When It Is Near the Horizon?

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Why does the moon look so much bigger when it is near the horizon than when it is high up in the sky?

What makes you dizzy when you spin?

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Dizziness happens when the part of your body that detects motion sends the wrong signals to your brain. Find out what causes dizziness when you spin.

How Much Coal Is Required to Run a 100-watt Light Bulb 24 hours a Day for a Year?

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Where electricity is produced from a coal fired power station, how much coal is required to run a 100-watt light bulb 24 hours a day for one year?

How Fast Does a Bullet Travel?

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Reference frames can help explain how a bullet fired from a gun behaves on a moving train. Learn more about reference frames and Newton's first law.

Where does the color come from in purple cabbage?

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Nature uses color in lots of different ways. Find out why some types of cabbage are purple and what this means.

Why does a mirror exchange left and right but not up and down?

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Imagine wearing a T-shirt with lettering on it while brushing your teeth. Why are the letters on the T-shirt reversed in the mirror, while your head appears right side up?

How Do Boats Float? A Look at How Boats Made of Steel Float

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Displacement of water is what allows a boat to float on the water, but how does it work? Find out how displacement allows a steel boat to float in water.

How Long Do Helium Balloons Last?

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Scenario: A helium balloon is up against the ceiling one day, and the next day it's on the floor. Does the balloon fall because the helium leaks out, or because the helium molecules slow down due to decreased pressure?

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