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How a Nuclear Reactor Works
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Over the years, nuclear reactors have been viewed as both a miracle and a menace. How does a nuclear reactor do its job? And what happens when something goes wrong?
5 Vehicles That Were Crossover Before There Were Crossovers
Some vehicles were simply ahead of their time, with features from cars and trucks. Read about 5 vehicles that were crossover before there were crossovers.
How Charter Schools Work
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Charter schools provide an apealing alternative to conventional public and private schools. Read more about charter schools at HowStuffWorks.
Is cyberwar coming?
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Cyberwar may be on the horizon as hackers target whole countries with online attacks. Find out more about the possibility of upcoming cyberwar.
How Vaccines Work
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A vaccine is, essentially, a cure for an illness or disease. Who came up with the idea for vaccines and do we give too many shots now?
How Planned Parenthood Works
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Planned Parenthood is pretty controversial for a nonprofit organization. As the largest abortion provider in the U.S., Planned Parenthood has its share of critics.
How Penny Per Page Might Work
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The World Wide Web is known for its nearly unprecedented "free content." But can it stay that way? Learn how the penny-per-page revenue model might work.
5 Sustainable Hardwoods
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Look almost anywhere, and you'll see things made from wood. Harvesting that much wood can have devastating effects on forests and environments. Fortunately, some of the hardwoods that are most popular can be sustained in your own backyard.
How Police Interrogation Works
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Find out how skilled interrogators can get even the most hardened criminal to 'fess up.
How Gas Turbine Engines Work
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Turbine engines, or jet engines, have revolutionized the air travel industry. Learn about turbine engines and how turbine engines work.