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How Much HP Does a Turbo Add?
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Turbochargers significantly increase engine performance without adding much weight. But how do they work?
The Tuned Mass Damper: How Science Could Earthquake-Proof the Skyscrapers of Tomorrow
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Smart Structures will completely change the way buildings react to earthquakes! See how they will work!
How Light Propulsion Will Work
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Like many new technologies, light propulsion was originally conceived as a tool of war and national defense. But the "Star Wars" missile defense system may eventually send rockets, rather than missile-destroying lasers, into space.
What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood?
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What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood? How hard does a tree have to be to be considered hardwood?
What is edible landscaping?
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Edible landscaping enables homeowners to reap food crops while keeping their yards aesthetically pleasing. Learn more about edible landscaping.
What is the urban heat island effect?
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Cities are often hotter than rural areas because of the urban heat island effect. Learn what an urban heat island is.
How Pangaea Became 7 Separate Continents
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The idea of Pangaea comes from Alfred Wegener's hypothesis that the seven continents were once joined as a supercontinent. Learn more about Pangaea.
The History of E-commerce
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While the history of e-commerce is short, e-commerce has changed how we do business online. Learn more about the history of e-commerce.
How Machine-to-Machine Communication Works
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Are you interested in M2M communications for automatic transmission and measurement of data? Learn more about M2M communications at HowStuffWorks.
Feverfew: Herbal Remedies
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Feverfew is used in herbal remedies to relieve headaches and joint inflammation. Learn more feverfew and how to make feverfew herbal tea.