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Posts tagged Fahrenheit

December 3, 2009

 

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Flash Points

What are flash points and at what temperature do they occur?

February 3, 2005

 

Volcanos and Water

What happens when a volcano erupts underwater? Find out on this Moment of Science.

May 12, 2004

 

Salt vs. Ice

So exactly how does salt melt ice? Find out on this Moment of Science.

March 12, 2004

 

Winter Wheat

Did "America The Beautiful" get it wrong? "Winter Wheat" on this Moment of Science.

January 16, 2004

 

Reentry Heat

Why does a space shuttle get hotter on reentry than on liftoff? Find out on this Moment of Science.

September 27, 2003

 

Which Pole Is Colder?

Ever wonder which Pole is colder? Find out on this Moment of Science.

September 27, 2003

 

The Coldest Spot on Earth?

Ever wonder what the coldest spot on earth is? Find out on this Moment of Science.

September 27, 2003

 

A red-eyed fly

How High Do Flies Fly?

Ever wonder why flies aren't at altitudes where airliners fly? Well, maybe you haven't, but today we're going to discuss how high flies can fly.

September 27, 2003

 

Bombproof Luggage Container

To be able to withstand a bomb blast, a luggage container must be made of pretty strong stuff. The magic ingredient in the best-known bombproof container is called Glare, which is short for “reinforced glass.”

September 27, 2003

 

Why Build an Igloo?

Surprisingly, snow makes good insulation. In physics, an insulator is a material that does not conduct heat very well, like an oven mitt.

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