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What are hydrogen fuel cell kits?
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What are hydrogen fuel cell kits? Keep reading to learn about hydrogen fuel cell kits and what they are used for.
The Zoo Hypothesis: Are Aliens Watching Us Like Animals in a Zoo?
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Is it possible that we are not alone in the universe, but are just like animals in a zoo to the aliens who are watching us?
How Laser Weapons Work
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Laser weapons have been depicted in science fiction for years, but they do exist in real life. Learn more about laser weapons.
How the Mars Rovers Work
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Of course we want to go to Mars. Until we figure it out though, roving robots with names like Spirit, Opportunity, Sojourner and Curiosity are our best bet for digging up dirt on our nearest planetary neighbor. Want to go along for the ride?
How Segways Work
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The Segway is a potentially revolutionary personal transport device. Learn about the Segway, its capabilities and how it compares to a conventional car.
How HD Upconverters Work
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HDTVs, receivers and programming are more than enough for most of us to digest. But learn what the next phase, called "upconverting," will mean.
The Ultimate 3-D Printing Quiz
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Regular printers are pretty handy, but their up-and-coming cousins, 3-D printers, add a whole new dimension to the printing process. Literally! How much do you know about the fascinating field of 3-D printing? Take this quiz and find out!
The Sea Cucumber Eats, Poops and Breathes Through a Cloaca
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The soft, cylindrical sea cucumber looks like a vegetable — and in some countries, it's a delicacy because of its nutritional value and health benefits. But it actually belongs to the phylum of echinoderms, closely related to starfish (aka sea stars), sand dollars, sea urchins and sea lilies.
How Lasers Work
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Lasers are used in dental drills, eye surgery, tattoo removal, and (of course) laser pointers. Learn how different lasers generate such concentrated light.
Unveiling the Mysteries of Ball Lightning: Is It Real?
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Ball lightning wasn't widely believed to exist until the 1960s. Learn about ball lightning and theories about what ball lightning could be.