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How Digital Television Works
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Digital television boasts up to 10 times the detail of regular analog TV, and DTV stations are on the air in full force. Find out all about this top-of-the-line format and the future of television.
How Radiation Sickness Works
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Radiation sickness can be terrifying, painful and -- in some cases -- fatal. Learn about the causes and symptoms of radiation sickness.
How Camp X Worked
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The history of the secret spy training school may be overlooked, but Camp X played a vital role in intelligence gathering during World War II.
Does a smartphone raise your risk of identity theft?
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Does a smartphone raise your risk of identity theft? Learn why and how to protect yourself from HowStuffWorks.
How Near Field Communication Works
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Near field communication is a standard for very short-range radio transmission. Learn how near field communication can digital store everything in your wallet.
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.
How Satellites Work
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Thousands of satellites fly overhead every day, helping us with things like weather forecasts, scientific research, communications, TV broadcasts (and maybe some surreptitious spying). How much do you know about these eyes in the sky?
How a Supernova Works
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A dying star can explode with the force of a few octillion nuclear bombs and create any element in the universe. But why do stars go supernova?
How Nuclear Radiation Works
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Nuclear radiation can be extremely beneficial or extremely harmful -- it all depends on how it's used. Learn what nuclear radiation is all about.
How Smart Power Strips Work
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Smart power strips are explained in this article. Learn about smart power strips.