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CCD vs. CMOS Censor: What's the Difference?
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CCD and CMOS image sensors both convert light to electrons in a digital camera. Learn the differences between CCD and CMOS sensors.
How do the streetlights turn on automatically at night?
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On the Flintstones, a small bird sits inside the light and turns it on every night before he goes to bed. In a modern streetlight, a small circuit replaces the bird.
How Do They Make Hollow Chocolate Easter Rabbits?
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You might love eating those hollow chocolate Easter bunnies, but do you know how they make hollow chocolate? And no, the Easter Bunny doesn't do it.
Why do they add iodine to table salt?
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Whenever I buy salt (or even get it in little packets at a restaurant), it says that it is "iodized". What is "iodized", and why?
How does a laser speed gun work to measure a car's speed?
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How does a laser speed gun work to measure a car's speed? How is it different from a radar gun?
How does a vibrating cell phone or pager work?
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I have both a pager and a cell phone that vibrate instead of ringing when I get a call. How does that work?
How much sugar do they really put in soft drinks?
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You know soda pop isn't the greatest drink to consume, but do you know how much sugar they really put in soft drinks? Learn about soft drink sugar.
How does a FireWire IEEE-1394 connection work?
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I saw the HSW article on USB ports. My computer and video camera have a FireWire connection. How does that work?
How does a T1 line work?
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A T1 line is a fiber optic line that can carry roughly 60 times more data than a normal residential modem. Read about the T1 line and how it is used.
Could You Dig a Tunnel Right Through the Center of Earth?
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Let's say you have a lunch date to make - and it's on the other side of the planet. Wouldn't it be convenient to pop down a hole through Earth's innards? But what would really happen if you did?