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Mars vs. Titan: A Showdown of Human Habitability
By Kasha Patel
So far, no known planet鈥攐r moon鈥攃an match Earth鈥檚 Goldilocks conditions for life. Could we survive somewhere other than Earth?
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The human drive to explore space
By David Warmflash
Mars Rover can explore space without the risk to human life. So, should we continue to send astronauts into space, or will robots take over the final fontier?

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Thinking outside the (chemistry) book
By听Christine Suh
How a computer animation graduate combines his fascination with crystals and bugs into artistic expression.
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The Shocking Chemistry of Electric Eels
By听Brian Rohrig
Electric eels are known to attack animals far larger than they are. Find out where their super power comes from.
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Feeding听 the World: A Story of Guano, War,
and Invention
By Adrian Dingle
If history is any indication, we'll come up with new ways to feed our growing population. The question is: At what cost?
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How Glass Changed the World
By听Michael Tinnesand
Glass is both an ancient invention and a material of the future. Its versatility will blow you away!
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