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How a Weather Balloon Works?
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Have you ever wondered how weather stations gather all of their data? Even though technology for predicting the weather has improved, simple weather balloons do a lot of the hard work every day.
Headphones vs. Earbuds: Which Are Better?
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Audiophiles are pretty divided in the debate of headphones vs earbuds. So, which type offers the best sound quality? Honestly, they may want to settle for a pair of each. Read on to find out why!
How Bread Works
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Crunchy crust, soft, spongy middle -- there's something about fresh-baked bread. Have you ever thought about bread as a technology? Learn about the biochemical reactions that make bread taste so good!
What grade of steel was used in the World Trade Center?
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The materials used to build the World Trade Center's twin towers have been heavily scrutinized since the 9/11 terrorist attacks -- including the steel that formed the frames of the skyscrapers.
10 Cutting-edge, Energy-efficient Building Materials
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Are you wondering about cutting-edge building materials? Check out this article and learn about 10 cutting-edge, energy efficient building materials.
How MREs Work
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Coalition troops have been surviving mainly on MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for most of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Learn what these portable, adaptable and absolutely essential pieces of military technology are all about.
How In-dash Night-vision Systems Work
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You might have heard about in-dash night-vision systems, but how much do you really know? Learn about in-dash night-vision systems at HowStuffWorks.
Top 5 Energy-efficient Computers
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Energy efficiency is starting to rank right up there with speed and power in terms of desirable attributes for a computer. What are five of the most energy-efficient computers on the market?
If a Robot Takes a Job From a Human, Should It Pay Taxes, Too?
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HowStuffWorks discusses whether robots should be taxed if they take the jobs of people to make up for the taxation shortfall.
How M1 Tanks Work
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M1 tanks are the world's most technologically advanced tanks. Find out about M1 tanks, the type of weapons M1 tanks use and how an M1 tank keeps its crew safe.