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How Do Geiger Counters Work?
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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.
Physics and Football: How Denver's Altitude Affects Field Goals
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Three of the NFL's longest field goals were kicked in Denver's Mile High Stadium. HowStuffWorks breaks down the physics behind the phenomenon.
How Does an Invisibility Cloak Work?
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With optical-camouflage technology, the invisibility cloak is a reality. Learn what it is.
How Transistors Work
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The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.
How Stock Car Racing Techniques Work
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Stock car racing techniques are what make great drivers. Learn about the different stock car racing techniques at HowStuffWorks.
How the Living Earth Simulator Will Work
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You may have noticed that our planet isn't terribly predictable. Could a German polymath and an unfathomable pile of data change that?
How Motion-powered Electronics Work
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Motion-powered electronics are discussed in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about motion-powered electronics.
9 Strange Last Wills and Testaments
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Some people use their will as an opportunity to send a message from beyond the grave. Learn about 9 strange last wills and testaments.
How Hand-powered Generators Work
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Hand-powered generators are great travel gadgets. Learn more about hand-powered generators at HowStuffWorks.
How Hot Is the Sun? Colder, the Closer You Get!
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How hot is the sun, and why does this star's atmosphere hit higher temperatures than its core? Read on to learn about the weird physics.