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Science and research continue to be what pushes us forward as a society, the basic evolution of which is complex but educational and incredibly fascinating at the same time. These articles delve into everything from environmental inventions to sustainable discoveries and much more.

Massive Man-made and Natural Holes

Humongous holes can be found scattered across the globe, some geological phenomena and others made by man. Here are the most massive man-made and natural holes to be found on our planet.

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Driving Force: Harvesting Kinetic Energy From Passing Cars

A UK supermarket chain is using cars to power their checkouts. Sainsbury's has installed kinetic energy plates to harness the power of passing cars.

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13 Awesome Stone Circles and Ancient Megaliths

Everyone knows Stonehenge, but who knew there is a whole world of other stone circles out there? Here are 13 of the most interesting stone circles in the world.

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Voracious Vegetation: Massive Meat-Eating Plants Discovered

Who says you can't invent a better mousetrap? This gigantic pitcher plant, discovered in the Philippines, is large enough to kill rats in its lethal leaf trap.

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10 (More!) Eccentric Genetically Modified Fruits & Veggies

Scientists, agronomists and geneticists are taking the next step in food modification: improving our food from the inside out. Here are 10 more of the most intriguing GM fruits & vegetables ever to drop off the vine.

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Incredible Freeze-Frame Night Lightning Photography

It takes a lot to catch lightning storms at just the right moment on camera to capture this impressive natural phenomena

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Future Science: Real-Life Medical Fountain of Youth

The fountain of youth is the stuff of fantasy, myth and legend - or is it? What if we could ethically reverse the aging process through medical technology?

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10 of the World's Most Puzzling Mysteries

Science has progressed in the last hundred years and our knowledge of how our world works increases but even now there is much that science cannot explain.

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Camouflage 'Sick' Plant Pretends to Be Ill

Camouflage is not just for animals, plants do it too - but this is a unique new natural phenomena just discovered: a plant pretending to be sick and under attack.

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Nuclear Fusion Reactor: Real-Life Prototype Design

This design may break down the ultimate energy barrier by accessing what may be the most cheap, easy and abundant source of fuel the world has ever seen.

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Amazing Earth Photos: Solar Eclipses from Space

An eclipse can be an amazing visual experience from below, but aerial and space photographs make this phenomena even more incredible from above.

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70 Viciously Twisted Tornadoes and Waterspouts

Mankind is spellbound by violent and destructive forces. Here are 70 of the most wicked twisted sisters Nature's fury has produced: tornadoes and waterspouts.

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47 Awesome Auroras to Delight Your Senses

Here are 47 beautiful natural auroras that have enchanted mankind with mysterious movements, surreal shapes, and vivid colors dancing across the night sky.

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120 Amazing Crop Circles: Work of Devil, UFOs or Hoaxes?

While some crop circles can be explained, others remain a mystery. The crop circles that cannot be proven to be man-made often exhibit peculiar characteristics.

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Amazing structures reclaimed by the desert

The elements of one of the world's harshest climates can wreak havoc on anything man-made, even while providing the perfect climate for it to be preserved.

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