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What is a Nor'easter? 7 Nov 2012 | 11:00 pm
Nor'easters typically affect the east coast of the United States during the winter season. What exactly are Nor'easters, though, and how do they form. Find out the answer to this question in this arti...
How the Electoral College Works 7 Nov 2012 | 11:00 pm
The Electoral College is not an Ivy League school. Rather, it's a process for selecting the next U.S. president that actually carries more weight than the popular vote. Why is it there and should it b...
Flight Pictures 7 Nov 2012 | 11:00 pm
Flight pictures show photos from aviation history. Take a look at pictures of the most important aircraft in history.
10 Completely False ‘Facts’ Everyone Knows 7 Nov 2012 | 11:00 pm
The blood in your veins is blue. Glass is a slow-moving liquid. If you touch a baby bird, its mother will abandon it. Not so fast –- if you learned any of those "facts" in school, what you learned was...
The Most Embarrassing Moments in the History of Science 7 Nov 2012 | 11:00 pm
What? Scientists get things wrong? We know. It’s shocking to hear, but science isn’t always an exact science. Mistakes do happen -- and they often lead to great scientific discoveries. So, grab your s...
How has NASA improved athletic training? 15 Aug 2012 | 04:00 am
The harsh environment of space is incredibly taxing on the human body, so NASA has always been interested in exercise science and human physiology. How has NASA's research affected the way athletes tr...
How Location Tracking Works 15 Aug 2012 | 04:00 am
Location tracking is one of those double-edged swords of technology. It can help find people in an emergency, but it can also make your whereabouts known to strangers. Where are these systems starting...
The Ultimate Survival Skills Quiz 15 Aug 2012 | 04:00 am
Being stranded in the wilderness may make for a good movie, but in reality, it's a harrowing experience. Staying alive may require you to build a shelter, start a fire and even eat bugs for nourishmen...
5 Tips for Dealing with Neighbor Noise 15 Aug 2012 | 04:00 am
One of the biggest complaints among apartment renters is being able to hear the sound from the people you share your walls with. Here are a few ways to help you deal with the noise.
How Quantum Suicide Works 14 Aug 2012 | 10:00 pm
A man has a gun. But this is no ordinary man, and this is no ordinary gun. This isn't a setup for a sci-fi thriller. It's the premise for quantum suicide.
