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How Geothermal Energy Works

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Geothermal energy is clean, abundant and renewable. Learn about geothermal energy, geothermal heat pumps and geothermal power plants.

Can a car run on nuclear power?

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Is it possible to make a nuclear-powered car? Learn more about the first nuclear powered car and how we can use nuclear power plant technology.

A Corpse Flower Can Grow Over 12 Feet (3.7 Meters) Tall

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Also known as titan arum or Amorphophallus titanum, the corpse flower is known for its rare blooms. This unique plant sometimes takes seven to 10 years before reaching full bloom. When it finally does, plant enthusiasts rush to see this extraordinary occurrence up close.

The Potato Bug Is a Super Pest That's Hard to Control

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The most iconic agricultural pest of the past 200 years just wants to eat your potato plant.

How to Build Window Treatments

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Follow these instructions for building wooden window treatments and create a windowsill shelf, plant shelves for a window, or a window box.

'Sea Bees', Please! Tiny Crustaceans Help Pollinate Underwater

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Pollination of plants underwater involves animals as well as water flow. HowStuffWorks Now explains how.

Lantana

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Lantana is an annual flower covered in colorful blossoms. The woody shrub is an ideal container plant. Learn about lantana.

Fruit Bats Are the Best Pollinators (and Suppliers of Tequila)

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You read that right. Fruit bats are instrumental in pollinating hundreds of plants, including the agave, a key ingredient in tequila.

How Plasma Converters Work

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Plasma converters generate electricity for our homes by burning trash. Learn about plasma converters and see pictures of plasma converters plants.

Chrysanthemum

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Chrysanthemums are a type of annual flower. Learn about growing, propagating, and using chrysanthemum at HowStuffWorks.

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