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Identical twins, ancient dolphins, gravity impervious dragonflies

How Things Work - Chemical and physical science explains types of fireworks

Fireworks are a beautiful display of chemistry and engineering in action with a long tradition and evolution of design.

Brain function follows specific patterns while doing math

Carnegie Mellon researchers use brain mapping methods to tear apart different ways of thinking in solving entirely new problems, to develop educational interventions for each student's thinking.

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