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How Motion Sickness Works
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Although motion sickness is very common, scientists don't really know why we get it. Learn all about this condition at HowStuffWorks.
How Motion-powered Electronics Work
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Motion-powered electronics are discussed in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about motion-powered electronics.
How Wave Energy Works
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Wave energy could be used to create electricity, replacing the burning of fossil fuels. Find out more about wave energy and how it can be harnessed.
Square Waves in Ocean Settings Are Rare But Dangerous
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Square waves also called Cross-sea waves may looks super cool. But you never want to get caught up in the grid-patterned waves they generate.
How do motion sensing lights and burglar alarms work?
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How can motion-sensing lights detect your presence, and what prevents them from seeing you when you're standing still? It all comes down to the movement of light.
Understanding Sound Waves and How They Work
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When sound waves strike the ear, these waves produce the sensation of sound. Let's take a look at how sound waves work.
Debunking The Perpetual Motion Myth: What is zero-point energy?
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Imagine an energy source that was infinite, clean, and completely scalable. It would solve many of the world's problems -- and sounds too good to be true ... right?
How Liquid Motion Lamps Work
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The liquid motion lamp has been a pop-culture icon since the 1960s. Learn about the history of liquid motion lamps and see a video explaining their composition.
Thundersnow Only Occurs in 7 of Every 100,000 Thunder Storms
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This rare phenomenon, sometimes called a winter thunderstorm, occurs when a wave cyclone experiences strong upward motion. Freezing temperatures cause snow to fall as the primary precipitation, often leading to thundersnow, lightning and other dramatic meteorological events.
How Tsunamis Work
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Tsunamis are water walls that travel faster than jets. See pictures, footage and diagrams of tsunamis, look at famous tsunamis and learn how tsunamis are born.