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How to Know When It's Time to Say Goodbye to a Pet
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It's never easy to lose a pet. But it's even harder when you have to make the decision when that time comes. Is there any way to make it easier?
If a giraffe's neck only has seven vertebrae, how is it so flexible?
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A good portion of a giraffe's height comes from its statuesque neck. But how do these lanky creatures get their necks in such pretzel-like positions?
Why Does Having Too Many Options Make It Harder to Choose?
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To choose between options in the decision-making progress can be overwhelming. See why it is hard to choose options when there are many choices.
Whisper Valley Turns a Green Future Into a Present Reality
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Whisper Valley is a neighborhood in northeast Austin that treats energy, land, and everyday living as parts of the same system. In this master planned community near Manor, Texas, the pitch is not just a new home in a growing part of the city.
How GMs Hy-wire Works
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What's a car without an engine? A GM Hy-wire. There's no combustion, no linkages, and it has driver controls that work like a video-game joystick. See what you could be driving in the future.
Where Is the Hubble Telescope and How Does It Work?
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The Hubble Space Telescope is one of the most amazing machines in orbit right now. Learn more about the Hubble Space Telescope and how it works.
How Barrier Islands Work
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Barrier islands are vacation spots and amazing ecosystems. Learn about barrier island habitats, fighting erosion of barrier islands and development's effects on barrier islands.
How Prenatal Testing Works
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During a pregnancy, different kinds of prenatal testing are an important part of the process. See how prenatal testing protects both the mother and child.
How Speakers Work
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The best amplifier, receiver and CD player won't do you much good, if you don't have good speakers. Speakers are the final step in the stereo process -- the key component that turns electronic data into sound.
How Air Brakes Work
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Air brakes aim to stop trucks, trains and buses from crashing. Learn why air brakes, not hydraulic brakes, slow these modes of transportation down.