Hydrocarbons

A large and varied group of organic compounds composed only of carbon and hydrogen.

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Emission

The release of electromagnetic radiation from an atom or molecule.

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Perpetual Motion

Is there a machine that can power itself forever?

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Line spectra

A set of well-defined lines within the electromagnetic spectrum, emitted by hot or excited matter.

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Galaxy

A collection of billions of stars, gas and dust, held together by its own gravity.

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Gas

The state of matter in which particles are widely separated and are in constant random motion.

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What is a Food Chain?

The journey through a food chain, from producers to consumers.

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Making a Star on Earth

Is large-scale nuclear fusion possible?

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Wind Power

Why don't we use wind power more?

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How Do Carb-Free Diets Work?

Can we survive without one of our food staples, carbohydrates?

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Fossil Fuels: Formation

How the fossil fuels we use today were formed over millions of years.

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Chain reaction

A series of reactions, each the result of a preceding reaction.

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Geothermal Power

How can we harness the heat produced deep within our planet?

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Big Bang

The most widely accepted theory of the early development of our Universe.

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Nutritional value

A measure of the nutritional content of food.

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Supernova

The explosion of a massive star at the end of its life.

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Echo

The reflection of a sound wave.

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Launch window

The time period within which a rocket must be launched to achieve the desired goal.

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Nucleosynthesis

The formation of atomic nuclei.

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What is a Calorie?

We need calories in order to survive, but what are they?

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