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Finding true north
Do you know how to find your directions? Do this activity to learn just that! This is important when when exploring space.
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Wind Energy Basics
This article starts with "What is wind energy" and moves on to more complex wind energy information like "What is capacity factor". You will find lots in this article and additional l…
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RPI Students Robot Headed to Space
Learn about the robot that a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute helped build that is headed to space. The work he did on the robot was crucial to making it work and now the r…
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Recent Energy Statistics
Which type of energy do we use the most? How do we compare to the rest of the world? You might be suprised by seeing these energy statistics!
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Greenhouse Gases
What are greenhouse gases? What is the greenhouse effect? Learn here!
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Close Up, Mercury Is Looking Less Boring
How much do you really know about Mercury? Until recently, scientists didn't know a lot either, and thought the planet was, in a word, boring. Now, they are taking a closer look, an…
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What is at the end of the Universe?
Have you ever wondered what is 'outside' the Universe? In this article, you can find out!
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What is a nova?
Have you heard of a 'supernova'? In this article, you can find out what this actually means!
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Can supernovas hinder the formation of life in galaxies?
In this article, find out how supernovas affect the space around them!
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Oh, the Places We Could Go
Have you ever been to a museum that shows the future instead of the past? In this article you will learn about an exhibit that shows one of the possible futures of space exploration!
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Crew Ends Trek to Mars, Mock Mission Accomplished
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on a mission to Mars? In this article you will read about how six men lived in conditions just like those necessitated by a mission!
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Inner Life of the Cell
Check out this cool animated video made by Harvard University that explores the microscopic world of a cell! Take a journey through the complex world that resides within this miniscul…
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New Will.i.am Song Broadcast From Mars
In this article, you can learn about the first ever planet-to-planet music broadcast!
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More Than One Kind of Partner for a Supernova
In this article, learn what scientists have discovered about what can create a supernova!
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Scientists See Promise in Deep-Learning Programs
What's "deep learning?" Here's a hint: Apple's Siri, a virtual personal assist and Google's Street View are perfect examples! Read this interesting article about artificial intellige…
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Humpback Whales Up Close and Personal
View this amazing footage of the Humpback whale and get inspired to learn about the sea.
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First Video of a Giant Squid
Myths have long predicted the existance of giant squids! Go on an under sea adventure as scientists actually encounter the creature and capture it in real footage!
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Underwater robots help discover hidden faults
Did you know that robots are helpful in discovering faults under the ocean? Read this article and find out just what they have recently found!
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Wild Sea Horse Filmed for the First Time
In this video from National Geographic, you can see footage of a wild sea horse off the coast of West Africa. You can also learn about why these animals are in danger and need to be …
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Submarine Technology Through the Years
Did you know that the first U.S. submarine was named the Turtle? Deep sea exploration has had a long history. View this article to learn about these deep sea exploration tools.
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