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Can We Guess Your College Major?
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It's one of the biggest decisions of your young life. Tell us a little about yourself, and we'll figure out what option you chose!
How the Emotiv EPOC Works
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The Emotiv EPOC is a virtual reality game that uses your brain instead of a controller. Read about the cutting-edge Emotiv EPOC and the technology behind it.
Could I Be a Good Teacher?
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It's one of the most important jobs in the world, but also one of the most underpaid and underappreciated. Do you have what it takes to be an educator? This quiz has all the answers - and you don't even need to study for it!
How have NASA space helmets changed optics?
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NASA space helmets are nifty devices that allow astronauts to operate in the hostile environment of space, but did you know that the technology behind them has also directly benefitted eyeballs here on Earth? Learn more about NASA and optics.
How Solar Sails Work
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What is a solar sail? How can you use sunlight to move a spacecraft in outer space? In this article, HowStuffWorks will show you how solar sail technology works, take an in-depth look at the Cosmos-1 mission and find out what solar-sails mean for future space travel.
How 'The Da Vinci Code' Doesn't Work
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Learn what happened when we took a close, hard look at 'The Da Vinci Code' and how it uses science, technology, art and history.
The GM Car That Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
General Motors has developed a self-driving car called the Cruise AV that has no steering wheel or pedals. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
What's the difference between backscatter machines and millimeter wave scanners?
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Nope, these advanced imaging technologies are not the same. So whether you're concerned about privacy, safety or time as you're shuffling through the airport security line, we can tell you how these two types of scanners stack up against each other.
Turns Out Earth's Pulse 'Beats' Every 27.5 Million Years, But Why?
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Researchers have been asking this question for almost a century and now we're a little closer to the answer. Something else to ponder: Every 27.5 million years there is usually a mass extinction.
How Astrobiologists Work
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Astrobiologists apply the scientific method to questions once considered the purview of sci-fi fans. Learn about astrobiologists at HowStuffWorks.