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Why a Geomagnetic Storm Makes for Pretty Skies and Tech Scares
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When the Sun gets rowdy, Earth feels it. A geomagnetic storm happens when solar activity stirs up Earth’s magnetic field, producing large magnetic disturbances that can mess with everything from navigation systems to power grids.
How Do Catapults Work?
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How does the ancient catapult work? It doesn't seem like twisted rope and wooden gears or levers would be able to get up the speed to launch heavy loads a great distance.
What if a plane landed in San Francisco at the same time there was a big earthquake?
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If a plane landed in an earthquake an number of things could happen. Find out what would happen if a plane landed in an earthquake in San Francisco.
5 Fall Trends to Avoid
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There are some fall trends to avoid -- even though something looks great on the runway doesn't mean it's look great on you. See five fall trends to avoid.
Grass Gobbling Goats Are Gardening Away at O'Hare, Google
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Goats are an ancient and, these days, trendy way to keep a garden under control. HowStuffWorks looks at the greatness of goats as gardeners.
How are drones changing media coverage?
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Modern media embraces drones, but is that good for society? Find out how drones are changing media coverage at HowStuffWorks.
How Intimidating Are You?
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Are other people utterly terrified of you, or do they think that they can talk you into doing anything they want? Find out if you're intimidating, normal or a total softie by taking this revealing psychological quiz!
How Spy Flies Will Work
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Gathering reconnaissance during battle typically puts small teams of soldiers in harm's way. Tiny robotic flyers, called micro air vehicles (MAVs), could do away with this danger. Learn all about spy flies.
How Faraday Cages Work
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Thanks to the Faraday cage, we can control electricity and make it safer for our computers, cars and other inventions.
How Multitasking Works
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You may think you're skilled at 'multitasking,' but chances are you aren't working on two things at the same time. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.