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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?

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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.

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