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What is going on during a near-death experience?
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Near-death experiences have been researched and discussed for some time. Find out what happens during a near-death experience at Discovery Health.
10 'Ugliest' Monkey Species: Unconventional Beauty in Primates
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Some monkeys win the genetic lottery. Others? Not so much. The ugliest monkey isn't a single species—it's a whole gallery of primates that make you do a double take, then wonder if evolution was playing a prank.
How Autopilot Works
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Autopilot is a sophisticated system that can perform the same duties that a pilot can. Learn about autopilot and find out how autopilot controls a plane.
Top 5 Ancient Incan Inventions
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The Incan empire had a highly developed organizational system and a near limitless workforce that helped create a culture of wonders. So what are some of their inventions that we know about today?
Can You Tell What Countries These International Border Crossings Are In?
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Borders delineate the shapes of nations and the limits of their reach, culturally, militarily and in terms of natural resources. Border crossings have been flashpoints throughout history. Could you recognize them if you saw them?
How the International Space Station Works
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In 1984, President Ronald Reagan had a vision for a permanently inhabited space station. Today that vision is a reality we know as the International Space Station.
How Exercise Works
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Exercise creates a set of responses in your body, whether you work out regularly or not. Find out how these responses can be enhanced by training.
10 UAV Jobs of the Future
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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) were originally developed for the military, but there are many civilian uses as well. See 10 UAV jobs to learn more.
How Hurricanes Work
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How often have you watched a weather forecaster point to a spiral-shaped cloudy mass with a sense of dread and fascination? What fuels these ferocious storms?
What is a funicular railway?
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In the news about the recent accident at a ski resort in Austria, the reporters called the cable car that carried the skiers up the mountain a "funicular railway." What is that and how does it work?