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Is there life after death?
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Is there life after death? Most of us have pondered this question. See research and studies on life after death at HowStuffWorks.
Are patent trolls smothering innovation?
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Are patent trolls smothering innovation? Learn about the effects patent trolls can have on innovation at HowStuffWorks.
How Smell Works
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Smell is often our first response to dangers, such as fire and gas leaks. Learn more about the sense of smell and find out how the sense of smell works.
How can studies on rats apply to humans?
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Rats! They're just like family. Evolutionarily, anyway. So when it comes to research and biomedical study, what can they do for us?
Why Are Air-dried Towels So Stiff?
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A research team has found that water acts strangely on an air-drying towel, which contributes to its signature stiffness.
How Spy Flies Will Work
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Gathering reconnaissance during battle typically puts small teams of soldiers in harm's way. Tiny robotic flyers, called micro air vehicles (MAVs), could do away with this danger. Learn all about spy flies.
We're Losing the Chemical War on Cockroaches
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A study found that cockroaches are developing cross-resistance to multiple classes of insecticides. HowStuffWorks explains why that's bad news.
How Bunker Busters Work
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Bunker busters penetrate deep into fortified bunkers or underground compounds before exploding. Learn about bunker busters and how they're used in combat.
How General Business Credits Work
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Running your own business can cost a lot of money, but the IRS does provide a few perks. Learn more about general business credits at HowStuffWorks.
How Synthehol Works
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Synthehol might allow all of the pleasurable effects of alcohol without having to worry about the harmful side effects. See how synthehol works.