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The space shuttle astronauts are weightless when they are in orbit. Where does gravity stop?

Do other planets have magnetic fields like our Earth?

What is the biggest diamond ever discovered and how are they made?

How much electricity does a typical family use?

There is talk that terrorists might use a dirty bomb. What is a dirty bomb and why is it so dangerous?

A package at a store is labeled “One pound” but it is also labeled “454 grams.” But, pounds is force and grams is mass – they are different things! How do they compare?

I have heard that UV light causes sunburn, but what is the difference in UVA, UVB, and UVC light?

Kites

How is an ultrasound image of an unborn baby generated?

I have heard lead stops nuclear radiation; can you shield or block magnetic fields?

Is it true that Copernicus’ heliocentric theory delivered a severe blow to man’s pride and religious dogma?

What is a neutrino?