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Is it true that hot water makes ice cubes faster than cold water?

Is it true that hot water makes ice cubes faster than cold water?

Asks Porterhouse from Brooklyn, New York

By Greg Soltis | Posted September 22, 2008

Cool Chemistry: Stretchy Ice Cream

Cool Chemistry: Stretchy Ice Cream

Science and tradition meet when chemists cook up stretchy Turkish ice cream.

By Rachel Mahan | Posted August 22, 2008

How the Phoenix Lander Hit the Brakes (Soccer Version)

How the Phoenix Lander Hit the Brakes (Soccer Version)

The Mars-bound spacecraft had seven minutes to slow from a blazing Mach 16 to the pace of a gentle breeze – or face destruction.

By Adam T. Hadhazy | Posted August 15, 2008

Exploring Mars: Astronaut Versus Astrobot

Exploring Mars: Astronaut Versus Astrobot

Is it worth sending people to Mars when robots already go there safely and on the cheap?

By Adam T. Hadhazy | Posted July 30, 2008

Is it true I can create ball lightning in my microwave oven?

Is it true I can create ball lightning in my microwave oven?

Asks Vinny from Staten Island

By Eric R. Olson | Posted July 28, 2008

Before the Big Bang

Before the Big Bang

A new theory proposes a universe before ours.

By Monica Heger | Posted July 9, 2008

Martian Sleuths

Martian Sleuths

With the help of robots, Joy Crisp is solving the mysteries of Mars.

By Karina Hamalainen | Posted July 2, 2008

How is it possible that the universe was made from a single explosion, the Big Bang?

How is it possible that the universe was made from a single explosion, the Big Bang?

Asks Jake from Paris

By Greg Soltis | Posted June 30, 2008

Move Over String Theory, It’s Yarn’s Turn

Move Over String Theory, It’s Yarn’s Turn

A group of mathematicians is taking a new look at some old problems and using crafts like knitting and crocheting to solve them.

By Stuart Fox | Posted May 28, 2008

Why do wintergreen candies spark in the dark?

Why do wintergreen candies spark in the dark?

- Asks Gaurav from Washington, DC

By Susannah F. Locke | Posted May 19, 2008

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