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10 Innovations in Hydropower
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People all over the world are working on turning this very ancient power source into an even more important modern one. And that means a lot more than dams.
Top 5 Ways Nature Has Inspired Technology
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Some of the newest ideas in technology come from very old ideas -- they're inspired by nature. How do the plants and animals around us give engineers ideas?
What if a plane landed in San Francisco at the same time there was a big earthquake?
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If a plane landed in an earthquake an number of things could happen. Find out what would happen if a plane landed in an earthquake in San Francisco.
Want to Define Poverty? Consider More Than Just Income, Study Says
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A new study suggests poverty's more than just a number on a paycheck. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Crop Circles Work
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Are crop circles the work of alien visitors? Are they a natural phenomenon? Are they elaborate hoaxes perpetrated by some very dedicated humans? Learn how researchers try to separate the supernatural from the scientific.
Saltwater Crocodile: Enormous and Dangerously Patient
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The saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, is the largest living reptile on Earth, and it rules the waters from northern Australia to Southeast Asia. These massive reptiles are often called "salties" and can grow to incredible sizes, with large male saltwater crocodiles sometimes reaching lengths of up to 7 meters (23 feet).
Herbal Remedies for Cuts
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There are a number of herbal remedies that can help cuts heal and prevent infections. Learn about herbal remedies for cuts and scrapes.
How CGI Scripting Works
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CGI scripts are used to create dynamic Web pages. When you fill out and submit a form or add your name to a guestbook, you're using CGI. Learn what CGI is and how to create your very own scripts.
Tiny Group of Samaritans Still Practice Their Ancient Religion
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The word "Samaritan," might have you thinking of a hospital or the Bible story about the Good Samaritan. But "real" Samaritans still exist in Israel, though their numbers are small.
10 Times It Has Rained Something Other Than Water
Frogs! Fish! Birds! A surprising number of things have rained down from the sky besides water. But how?