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Why would someone fly an airplane into a hurricane?
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Flying airplanes into hurricanes sounds like a movie stunt, but it's a legitimate way of getting weather data. Read about flying airplanes into hurricanes.
How can I unlock my front door when I'm out of town?
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You can now unlock your front door remotely via the Internet or a cell phone. Explore the technology that allows you to unlock your front door remotely.
How Cable Modems Work
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Learn about cable modem technology, read cable modem reviews and compare prices and features on popular modem models.
How Patriot Missiles Work
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Patriot missiles are designed to detect, target and then hit an incoming missile. How do the systems do that?
How do they superimpose the first-down line onto the field on televised football games?
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When a football game is on television, how do the broadcast stations superimpose the first-down line across the TV screen without it appearing on the uniforms of the players?
What Does a Catalytic Converter Do and Why Do People Steal Them?
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Catalytic converters are one of the most important parts of a car's emissions control system. Learn about catalytic converters and catalytic converter laws.
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.
How does a 'bionic eye' allow blind people to see?
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A company called Second Sight has received FDA approval to begin U.S. trials of a retinal implant system that gives blind people a limited degree of vision. Find out how the 'bionic eye' will work.
How Firewalls Work
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Firewalls have helped protect computers in large companies for years. Now, they're a critical component of home networks, as well. See how firewalls work.
What Is a PC?
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PCs are now used by almost everyone in some aspect of daily life. So what's going on inside that PC tower or laptop case? We'll explain the components.