Electronics Make Family Car High Tech
The family car is not what it used to be. High-tech electronic control devices make the family sedan higher-tech than your new HDTV set. Driving by wire will become the norm as more and more electronics are added. READ MORE.
You Can't Touch an Atom
Atoms are in everything. But they are very tiny, too tiny to see because they are smaller than a wavelength of light. You wouldn't expect to be able to pick one up with your fingers, but interestingly, you also can never touch one. READ WHY.
No Doomsday in 2012 The ancient Mayan calendar ends on Dec. 21, 2012. Some claim that is a prediction of the end of the world, or at least the end of our civilization as we know it. But is there any scientific evidence to back it up?
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How does GPS Know Where You Are? They show your location on a moving map. They can figure out your speed and how long it will take you to get to your destination. How do they do it? Read More.
Words of Science
Some people often misinterpret the language used by scientists. And for that reason, they sometimes draw the wrong conclusions as to what the scientific terms mean. What is the differences among terms like "scientific law," "hypothesis," and "theory." In science, a theory means something different than it does in everyday usage. And that has some people comfused.
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Beware of Bad Science
From astrology to creationism, from our mom's warnings to bundle up to tarrot cards, pop culture is filled with examples of bad science.... Read More.