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How to Build Your Dragon
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Game of Thrones got us thinking — what would a real dragon look like?
Dinosaur Parasites
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Even the mighty T. rex was covered in creepy, crawly parasites.
How to Build the Universe
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A how-to guide for anyone planning to build a universe.
Why Worry About ICBMs?
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What are intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), and why are they hard to shoot down?
New Kind of Astrophysics is Born
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Scientists saw and “heard” a dramatic cosmic explosion simultaneously for the first time.
NOVA Goes Ballistic
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In honor of the New Year, we bring you a NOVA retrospective on ballistics.
How to Prevent Train Crashes
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Could a safety technology have prevented a train crash in Washington that killed three?
How Fast Does Santa Fly?
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To make their delivery schedule, how quickly must Santa and his reindeer travel the world?
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For English language learners, inclusion in fluent English classes is crucial for growth.
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A unique method to fight erosion saved the Montauk Point Lighthouse from disaster.
Is Fear Contagious
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Fear may be able to spread from person to person—just like a virus.
WannaCry Cyberattack Explained
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The WannaCry cyberattack cost the economy billions of dollars. Here's why that's scary.
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