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How Wind Tunnels Work
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Wind tunnels are the unsung heroes of aerodynamics, leading to safer planes, cars and space vehicles. Learn how wind tunnels work.
10 Advancements in Environmental Engineering
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Environmental engineering existed long before it had a name. It began at the dawn of civilization when we started changing our surroundings to meet our needs.
How does a jet truck work?
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Shockwave, a triple jet-engine truck, holds the Guinness record for jet-truck speed at 376 miles per hour. Find out how it works.
When an aerobatic plane flies upside down, how does the fuel get to the engine?
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I would like to know how airplanes can fly upside down and do loops. How does the fuel get to the engine if the plane is upside down?
The Ultimate Cruise Ship Quiz
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How do mammoth cruise ships stay afloat? The principles of density and buoyancy plus lots of modern technology keep today's cruise ships sailing. Take this quiz to learn more about how cruise ships work.
How Airplanes Work
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More than 100 years ago the Wright brothers made their historic first flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C. Even after all these years, their creation still boggles the mind: How can something so heavy take to the air?
1991-1992 GMC Syclone
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The 1991-1992 GMC Syclone was the first factory hot-rod compact pickup. See pictures and learn about the high-performance 1991-1992 GMC Syclone.
Concept Cars
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Concept cars are automotive dreams on wheels. Check out pictures and profiles of dozens of the most colorful and spectacular concept cars of all time.
How Car Engines Work
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It's the reason you can put the pedal to the metal and go from 0 to 60 in seconds. But to the uninitiated, an engine can look like a jumble of metal and wires.
How the Steam Locomotive and Steam Technology Work
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Steam technology works to harness the power of steam in order to perform work. Learn about steam technology and some steam technologies.