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Major Oil Spills Since 1978

The Question: We are looking for information on oil spills that have occurred in the oceans and their effect on the environment. It is for a school report and we do not know…

What speed is the Earth turning?

The Question: How fast is the Earth turning? The Answer: Well, it depends on where you are. But let's suppose you had the power to…

DK Science: Musical Sound

RESONANCEAMPLIFICATIONFIND OUT MOREMusic is one of the glories of sound. When a musician plays a note of a certain pitch, the musical instrument vibrates or RESONATES and produces a complex…

Winter Olympics 2006: Torino Preview

What to expect at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games by Gerry Brown Related Links 2006 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient Olympics…

Famous and Infamous Moms

Famous and Infamous Moms Mother Teresa, Rose Kennedy, and other notable mothers by Beth Rowen Dorothea Lange's photo, "Migrant Mother" Mother's Day is the one day when we take…

Projected NBA Lottery Picks

Projected Draft Lottery Picks (#1–13) 1. Los Angeles ClippersMike Bibby, PG, 6'2 (Arizona) The Clippers always find a way to mess things up. While Maurice Taylor ('97 pick) is the only…

Theories of the Universe: Plasma Cosmology

Plasma CosmologyTheories of the UniverseScientific Origins of the UniverseBang That DrumA Big Bang AlternativeThe Accelerating UniversePlasma CosmologyThe Standard ModelThe Alpha and the OmegaIt's…