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10 Wacky Forms of Alternative Energy
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Wacky forms of alternative energy include using human energy as power and bugs that make fuel. Learn about the wacky forms of alternative energy.
What is corn plastic?
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Corn plastic is made from polylactic acid plastic and looks like normal oil-based plastic. But can corn plastic reduce our dependence on foreign oil?
10 Aviation Innovations We'd Be Stuck on the Ground Without
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In the world of flight, it's a fine line between flying high and falling fast. Can you name 10 of the innovations that keep planes and their passengers airborne?
How Does a 3D Printer Work?
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3D printing has made it possible to print out almost anything - including homes, medical devices, clothing, and even a human heart! But how does a 3D printer work, and what are the drawbacks?
How Space Food Works
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Space food for astronauts has come a long way since the flavorless paste that came in tubes. Learn about the development of space food.
How Siri Works
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Apple's mobile assistant Siri is the source of much comedy -- and frustration -- among users. How did Siri come to be, and how useful is it, really?
8 Jobs AI Will Replace and 8 It Won't (Yet)
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The release of the AI software ChatGPT has made many people nervous about the future of their jobs. Which areas of work seem most vulnerable to AI?
How Breakups Work
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Relationship breakups are some of the worst events that can happen. What happens to the psyche in a breakup? And is there a way to make a breakup hurt less?
How Wind Power Works
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When air moves quickly, that motion means kinetic energy, which can be captured. Learn how the simplest possible wind-energy turbine works.
What Is a Glacier? Everything to Know About These Ice Masses
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Glaciers are rivers of ice and are the largest moving objects on Earth. Learn about glaciers and find out how much freshwater are frozen in glaciers.