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What if you fell into a black hole?

Call up your travel agent because we're booking a one-way flight to an exotic, five-star black hole. What are you in store for on this unique journey?
Black Hole Videos

Astrophysics Videos
What if dinosaurs were alive today?

What if you traveled faster than the speed of light?
Science Puzzles

From beneath the Earth's crust to the furthest reaches of outer space, explore your world as you piece together these science puzzles.
Animals Puzzles

Adventure Puzzles
Quiz: Tessellate This!

Do you really stay conscious after being decapitated?
10 Countries with Perfect Climates

A perfect climate means different things to different people. These 10 countries span the globe and offer a wide range of climate alternatives to satisfy any taste -- hot, cold or in between.
Rainbow Pictures

City Shorts Videos
5 Walkable Cities

Did climate change create a mysterious civilization 5,000 years ago?
How Nanotechnology Works

Nanotechnology is so new, no one is really sure what will come of it. Even so, predictions range from the ability to reproduce things like diamonds and food to the world being devoured by self-replicating nanorobots.
Nanotechnology Videos

100 Greatest Discoveries
Are there natural nanotechnologies?

What is the gray goo nightmare?

What if you fell into a black hole?
Science Puzzles
Top 10: Perfect Climates
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WHAT'S INSIDE: SCIENCE

Science explains and demystifies the world through the objective of gathering and analyzing data. Explore the natural world, engineering, space, military technology, physics and even supernatural phenomena.

Engineering
Environmental Science
Forces of Nature
Innovation
Military
Physical Science
Science Dictionary
Science Versus Myth
Space
Transportation

Engineering
Engineering is the discipline of design and construction of mechanical devices, equipment, structures and public works systems. Topics include aircraft technologies, buildings, bridges, robotics and heavy machinery.
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- Robotics
Environmental Science
The environment is truly a thing of beauty and should be protected whenever possible. What can we do to save the environment, and what new technology is available to help us?
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Forces of Nature
We see the destruction that the Earth can unleash in the news on a regular basis. Here you can learn about hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and other forces of nature.
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- Climate & Weather
- Natural Disasters
Innovation
Do you know how common everyday items, such as mirrors, fireworks or sunglasses work? This collection of Innovation articles explores the workings of objects you may come into contact with on a regular basis.
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Military
Explore the weapons and combat systems used by the armed services. A broad range of topics in the Military Channel includes tanks, aircraft, biological warfare and stealth technologies.
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Physical Science
Physical science is the study of the physical world around you. Learn about everything from electricity to magnetism in this section.
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Science Dictionary
Do you know what a meteor is, or what scientists mean when they are talking about cryogenics? Our collection of science terms explains the meaning of some of the most common scientific ideas.
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Science Versus Myth
Are vampires real? What is an out-of-body experience? Are crop circles proof that aliens exist? HowStuffWorks explores what is real and what is urban legend with this collection of Science Versus Myth articles.
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Space
Explore the vast reaches of space and mankind’s continuing efforts to conquer the stars, including theories such as the Big Bang, the International Space Station, plus what the future holds for space travel and exploration.
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Transportation
Many of us take public transportation or fly in airplanes on a regular basis, but have you ever wondered how all of these things work? This collection of transportation articles help explain how people get from place to place.
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- Engines & Equipment
- Flight

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