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How Moss Works
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Money may not grow on trees. But moss does. How does this plant manage to carpet hard surfaces like rocks and sidewalks?
How Aliens Work
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Alien life forms would probably differ from those on Earth but still adhere to certain principles. Learn about astrobiology and the search for alien life forms.
How Barrier Islands Work
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Barrier islands are vacation spots and amazing ecosystems. Learn about barrier island habitats, fighting erosion of barrier islands and development's effects on barrier islands.
Will a drought affect the price of ethanol?
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Many scientists fear the many ways that drought would affect the price of ethanol. Learn about ways that drought would affect the price of ethanol here.
How Salt Works
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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.
What Is Biodiesel?
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Biodiesel turns biodegradable fats and oils into an alternative fuel for your car. Learn about biodiesel components, biofuel history and biodiesel pros and cons.
Top 10 Advantages of Biofuels
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While they're definitely not perfect, biofuels have many advantages over other types of fuels. Read about 10 advantages of biofuels at HowStuffWorks.
Top 8 Synthetic Fuels
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Different types of synthetic fuels offer some advantages over fossil fuels. Find out about the top synthetic fuels and how they're processed.
How Tardigrades Work
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No, a tardigrade's not a type of time-traveling police box on "Doctor Who." It's an ancient water bear, of course!
How Laundry Detergent Works
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The average American family does 300 loads of laundry a year. That's a lot of laundry detergent! Learn all about laundry detergent in this article.