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Hypnosis isn’t magic. It’s the brain at work
While we still don’t know much about how hypnosis works, it appears to help some people conquer pain, anxiety and other problems.
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Scientists Say: Logarithm
Think of this math function as just another way to solve equations involving exponents.
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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.
