Everyone likes to talk about the supermoon, but it really isn't that special. Here's why.
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The Supermoon Isn’t Super. It’s Just the Moon
A Simple Physics Project That’ll Show You How Inertia Works
In this demo, a block on a stick climbs up the stick when the stick is hit with a hammer. Here's how it works.
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It’s Official: The Supermoon Won’t Set Off Earthquakes
We always hear about the destruction that the supermoon will bring, but planetary alignments likely only play a very small role in generating earthquakes and eruptions on Earth.
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Bee Tongues and Flowers Reveal Evolution in Overdrive
Changes in climate means there are fewer flowers. How will bees adapt?
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The Science in The Martian Isn’t Perfect, But That’s OK
Very few science fiction stories have perfect science in them. Although they have some problems, the stories can still be used to explain cool science.
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Volcanologists Raise the Alert at Hawaii’s Mauna Loa
For the first time in 5 years, the alert status has been raised at Hawaii's Mauna Loa. Meanwhile, Cotopaxi continues to rumble while volcanologists try to determine what the volcano might do.
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How Much Longer Does My iPhone Last in Low-Power Mode?
Apple's iOS 9 features a 'Low Power' mode. How much power does it save, and what does it mean for my battery? I test my iPhone 6 to find out.
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The Surprising Physics of Pulling a Bike With a Rubber Band
If I pull forward on a bike at the bottom of the front wheel, which way will it move? Can you use physics to justify your answer?
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What Does the Giraffe Say? Scientists Find the Answer
It's not clear what tune they're humming, but it's important in social structure.
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This Software Could Change How the Maps in Your Apps Get Made
New software from Mapbox could make it easier to turn geodata into useful apps and maps.
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