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What is dot pitch?
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Dot pitch is measured in millimeters (mm), and a smaller number means a sharper image. How you measure the dot pitch depends on the technology used.
Deep Sea Jellyfish Have 30-foot-long Tentacles
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In the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean, far below where visible light can reach, swims one of the strangest animals on Earth: the deep sea jellyfish. These mysterious creatures thrive in a zone so dark and pressurized it's nicknamed the midnight zone.
How Space Shuttles Work
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In its nearly 30-year history, the space shuttle program has seen exhilarating highs and devastating lows. Learn all about the space shuttle program.
How Second Life Works
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Second Life is a three-dimensional virtual world that allows users to interact with each other. Find out how the Second Life virtual world works.
How Interplanetary Internet Will Work
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Can the Internet stretch out to planets like Mars? Learn how it will!
The Tuned Mass Damper: How Science Could Earthquake-Proof the Skyscrapers of Tomorrow
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Smart Structures will completely change the way buildings react to earthquakes! See how they will work!
What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood?
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What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood? How hard does a tree have to be to be considered hardwood?
Is a Dead Stingray's Sting Still Lethal?
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Is a dead stingray sting still lethal? It's not likely, but a dead stingray's sting will still hurt a lot. Read about a dead stingray's sting here.
Top 5 Ways Nature Has Inspired Technology
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Some of the newest ideas in technology come from very old ideas -- they're inspired by nature. How do the plants and animals around us give engineers ideas?
How Often to Change Your Furnace Filter
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If my home's air filters are clean when I change them, are they really working? Find out the answer to this and learn more about air filters.