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10 Homes of the Future ... Today
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Is this surreal, modern design your idea of a futuristic home? While some look like this, others would surprise you. We scope out 10 that you might want to live in today.
After the Sun Dies, It'll Become a Stellar Crystal
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The sun is going to eventually leave behind a shimmering legacy and turn into a massive crystal. Learn why at HowStuffWorks.
How much power does a small transformer consume when plugged in but not doing anything?
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How much power does a small transformer consume if it is plugged in but not doing anything? Learn how much energy and money you could be saving.
Why a Geomagnetic Storm Makes for Pretty Skies and Tech Scares
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When the Sun gets rowdy, Earth feels it. A geomagnetic storm happens when solar activity stirs up Earth’s magnetic field, producing large magnetic disturbances that can mess with everything from navigation systems to power grids.
Understanding Smart Grid Technology
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How much do you know about smart grid technology? Keep reading to learn about Understanding Smart Grid Technology.
Ultimate Guide to Green Building
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Green building is the practice of creating more resource-efficient methods of construction and renovation. Learn more about green building methods.
Tiger’s Eye Meaning: Healing Properties, Benefits & Uses
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Discover how this mystical stone can bring you wealth, courage, and protection. Is Tiger's Eye the key to unlocking your hidden potential? Find out now and transform your life.
Can amateur astronomers spot exoplanets?
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It's not just NASA pros staring into the night sky. Lots of skilled amateurs are out there pointing their telescopes into the great beyond. But can the average space enthusiast actually make a critical discovery?
How Light Propulsion Will Work
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Like many new technologies, light propulsion was originally conceived as a tool of war and national defense. But the "Star Wars" missile defense system may eventually send rockets, rather than missile-destroying lasers, into space.
The Northern Lights Could Dazzle Mainland U.S. Tonight
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A geomagnetic storm could cause a spectacular aurora borealis Aug. 18 and 19 over parts of the continental United States, as far south as Illinois.