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Radioactive animals don’t glow — but do show the power of radiation
Wild species exposed to nuclear contamination help show how radiation affects living things — including its risks to people.
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Scientists Say: Taxonomy
This field of study does more than just organize living things. It also reflects the history of life's evolution.
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Experiment: Weather and climate in your neighborhood
In this experiment, use historical weather data to investigate how weather and climate conditions have changed in your area over time.
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Space
Analyze This: What are the chances of an asteroid hitting Earth?
The odds of a big space rock striking the planet are higher than you might think. But don’t worry — asteroid strikes may be preventable.
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How to make a pitched ball curve to your will
A range of tricks pitchers use to get curve all come down to the thin layers of air next to the ball — and how a ball’s spin and seams affect them.
