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Here's How To Tell a Dead Tree from a Healthy One
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It's sometimes difficult to know if your tree is diseased or dead. Read this article to learn how you can tell if your backyard tree is dead or diseased.
10 Ways Technology Can Save People From Storms
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A very strong storm doesn't automatically mean death or destruction. You can improve the odds of surviving intact with reinforcements to your home. Plus, scientists are improving their forecast methods. Let's look at high-tech and low-tech storm alerts.
How Fire Tornadoes Work
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Inject heat, ash and fire into a spinning mass of air. Watch as a funnel of flames leaps from the ground, reaches for the heavens and then races forward to consume everything in its path. Is such a phenomenon possible?
Frostbite Basics
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Frostbite can strike even in everyday cold conditions. Learn why frostbite freezes body parts and how it can help save your life.
The Real Reason Turtles Have Shells (Hint, It's Not for Protection)
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Why do turtles really have shells? HowStuffWorks Now looks at how turtle shells evolved, with the help of a new study.
What are supercomputers currently used for?
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Supercomputers are the whiz kids of the computing world - they're the fastest, most powerful machines around. Find out what supercomputers are used for.
What's the Difference Between 'Affect' and 'Effect'?
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These two words are often used interchangeably and incorrectly, so here's how to know when to use "affect" vs. "effect."
How to Treat Red Skin on Your Face
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Red skin on your face can be embarrassing and hard to treat. Learn what causes red skin on the face and safe, surefire ways you can treat it.
Understanding Hurricane Category 4 and Its Impact
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Dive into Category 4 Hurricanes: Intense tropical cyclones with devastating winds, causing significant damage and posing major threats to coastal areas.
How Ozone Pollution Works
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We want the ozone layer, but we don't want ozone pollution... Good in the atmosphere but bad on the ground? Find out about ozone pollution, how it affects you and what you can do about it.