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How Nanotechnology Works
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Nanotechnology is so new, no one is really sure what will come of it. Even so, predictions range from the ability to reproduce things like diamonds and food to the world being devoured by self-replicating nanorobots.
How Nuclear Power Works
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On the one hand, nuclear power offers a clean energy alternative that decreases fossil fuel dependence. On the other, it summons images of quake-ruptured Japanese power plants leaking radioactive water. What happens in reactors in good times and bad?
How Walruses Work
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Walruses pack the beaches of Round Island off the coast of Alaska by the thousands each year. Learn when the walruses gather and other walrus facts.
Top 10 Space Conspiracy Theories
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Space conspiracy theories feature hoaxes, government cover-ups and intelligent aliens. Check out our list of the top 10 space conspiracy theories.
How Reverse Osmosis Works
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How does reverse osmosis work? Find out how a semipermeable membrane can act as a filter for some particles while letting others pass through.
Chemical Peels: What You Need to Know
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Chemical peels are effective for certain purposes. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about chemical peels.
How Solar Aircraft Work
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Solar aircraft could drastically cut down on fuel consumption. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about solar aircraft.
Datsun Sports Cars
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Nissan's earliest car, the 1914 DAT, eventually led to the Datson and, in 1934, the name Datsun. Learn about the Datsun line of sports cars.
How Avanti Cars Work
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Avanti dealers Leo Newman and Nathan Altman bought the Avanti name from Studebaker and revived the car. Learn about the newly-independent Avanti II.
Top 10 Winter Flowers and Plants
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Whether they're blooming through a crust of snow or showing off their vivid colors while temperatures drop, hardy plants are thriving as the winter rolls in. And these 10 will make you want to dig that green thumb into the snow.