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Chaos Is Not Randomness: A Complex Systems Scientist Explains
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The world often seems chaotic and events appear to occur randomly, but what's the difference between chaos and randomness?
The Curious Ability to Detect Disease by Smell
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Can you detect diseases by smelling them? Learn more about disease, smell and scent in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Instant Film Works
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Before digital cameras, you needed instant film to get instant pictures. With instant-film photography, you can watch the image slowly come together in a matter of minutes. While it seems like magic, the process relies on elements of science. Find ou
Can Viruses Make You Smell More Attractive to Mosquitoes?
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Viruses can alter a person's body odor to make it more attractive to mosquitoes, leading to more bites, which, in turn, allow a virus to spread.
How Dangerous Was the Ohio Chemical Train Derailment?
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The disastrous Feb. 3 train derailment contaminated East Palestine, Ohio. We talked to an expert about the potential environmental and health impacts to come.
How Swimming Pools Work
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Swimming pools provide a refreshing way to cool off on a hot summer day. Check out the different types of swimming pools and learn about the filtration process.
How Removable Storage Works
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Removable memory has unchained us from our PCs -- we can now carry gigabytes of data wherever we go, in a device the size of a matchbox. Learn about the three major digital storage technologies.
How Corrective Lenses Work
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Eyeglasses are one of the most common sights in the world. Learn what goes into creating the lenses and how to read an eyeglass prescription.
Can vitamins lower cholesterol?
The link between vitamins and cholesterol is complex. Learn how antioxidents in vitamins and minerals fight free radicals to keep your heart healthy.
10 Weirdest Sources for Antibiotics
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Many lifesaving antibiotics are discovered in some pretty nasty places. Here are the 10 weirdest sources for antibiotics at HowStuffWorks.