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Sonification: Listening to the Haunting Sounds of the Universe
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Sonification is the process of taking data and turning it into sound. When it come to the universe we live in, scientists are finding that the sounds are definitely otherwordly and very beautiful.
Are People Getting Lonelier? Experts Are Divided
Are human beings lonelier than we used to be? HowStuffWorks looks at the debate on loneliness.
What is a Lazy Susan? The History Behind the Tray, and its Name
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The Lazy Susan is a circular tray that spins to make food service easier, but the origins of the name are a bit murky. What is a Lazy Susan, exactly, and why did it earn that disparaging name? Let's find out!
How did World War II affect television?
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How did World War II affect television? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how World War II affected television.
How HD-DVD Works
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HD-DVD was designed for the storage of high-definition video. Find out about HD-DVD, how HD-DVD players work and see how HD-DVD compared to Blu-Ray.
10 Homebuilt Tech Tools for the Developing World
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Homebuilt tech tools and DIY technologies can greatly improve people's lives. Learn about 10 DIY homebuilt tech tools for the developing world.
There Are No Art Movements Today, Says Michael Rooks of Atlanta's High Museum
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We're all at least passingly familiar with the art movements of the past - impressionism, dada, pop, cubism - but what are today's movements called? Turns out, pinning them down is a bit tricky.
Understanding USB Types and the Flexible USB System
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You can find Universal Serial Bus connectors on just about every PC made today. But when it was introduced, USB was leaps and bounds ahead of the technologies it replaced. What makes this standard so useful?
How Silverlight Works
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Microsoft Silverlight is a platform for rich Internet application development similar to Adobe Flash. Learn more about Microsoft Silverlight
How Stone Lithography Works
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Today, artists use stone lithography to produce fine art prints, but 150 years ago it was THE color-printing technology. It's an incredible art form. Take a photo-filled look at this fascinating process.