Fans are a great way to cool you off on a hot day, but they don't cool everything off.
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Why Fans Don’t Always Make Things Cooler
How We Tell if a Volcano Is Active, Dormant, or Extinct
You hear the terms all the time, but what is meant by an active, dormant or extinct volcano?
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Sakurajima in Japan Might Be Headed Towards a Large Eruption
Japanese officials are prepared for what could be a large eruption from Sakurajima.
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You Should Be Coding in Your Physics Course
Using computers to solve physics problems isn't new, but very few introductory courses utilize this technique. I think it's time for a change.
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Cotopaxi in Ecuador Erupts for First Time Since 1940s
Cotopaxi in Ecuador has its first eruption in over 70 years.
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What’s Up With the Quakes Before a Volcano Erupts?
Whenever a volcano acts up, earthquakes are one of the first signs. Why do earthquakes happen under volcanoes anyway?
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How Do Motorcycles Lean So Far Without Tipping Over?
When a motorcycle turns, it leans. Why do these motorcycles lean so far while taking tight turns?
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Watch This Leaping Great White Shark Get Some Serious Air
This awesome video shows a shark jumping out of the water like a rocket. What can we learn from a video analysis?
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Swarm of Tremors in New Zealand Means Magma May Be Stirring
A short earthquake swarm hit the Waimangu Valley in New Zealand, reminding us of its volcanic nature.
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Could High-Dive Jumpers Leap Over This Whole Pool?
This video shows some people jumping off a high dive. Is it possible they could jump fast enough to miss the pool?
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