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How Wind Tunnels Work
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Wind tunnels are the unsung heroes of aerodynamics, leading to safer planes, cars and space vehicles. Learn how wind tunnels work.
What Is an Algorithm?
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When you use programming to tell a computer what to do, you also get to choose how it's going to do it. So, what is an algorithm? It's the basic technique used to get the job done.
How Gas Masks Work
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Gas masks are used to filter out harmful gas and particles from the air industrial workers breathe. Learn about gas masks and how gas masks are made.
How Doorbells Work
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You probably don't spend too much time pondering the inner workings of a doorbell, but it's actually a pretty cool device once you get inside. Find out exactly what happens when someone rings your bell.
How Holographic Environments Will Work
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Holographic environments make the virtual world truly tangible. Find out about the development of real-life, interactive holodecks!
How GameCube Works
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It's not the best-selling console... or the one with the best buzz... or the one with the most bells and whistles. But it's still one heck of a cool machine. Check out what the GameCube has under the hood.
How Brakes Work
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Brakes translate a push of a pedal to slowing down your car - but how? Learn how brakes work, about the physics of braking and see a simple brake system.
Can a car really be death-proof?
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Death-proof is a big initiative in the future of car safety -- but is it possible? Learn more about death-proof ideas and notions of death-proof car technology.
Are we on the brink of an AIDS vaccine?
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An AIDS vaccine has been developed that shows 96 percent effectiveness in non-human, pre-clinical trials. Learn about this potential AIDS vaccine.
Why is sitting in a chair for long periods bad for your back?
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You may have heard that sitting is bad for your back, but did you know it can cause back strain? Read how sitting is bad for you back in long stretches.