Search Results | liquid
Your search for "liquid" returned 2,016 results
How CD Burners Work
computer.howstuffworks.com/cd-burner.htm
With the rise of the MP3 format, burning your own music CDs has never been so popular -- or so easy. CDs have become one of the most widely adopted data-storage mechanisms. Find out how CD burners work.
How Exercise Works
health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/exercise/sports-physiology.htm
Exercise creates a set of responses in your body, whether you work out regularly or not. Find out how these responses can be enhanced by training.
How Does a Heat Pump Work?
home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/heating-and-cooling/heat-pump.htm
Heat pumps use a small amount of energy to move heat from one place to another. They serve a dual purpose; they can use that heat transfer to cool a home as well. But is one right for your home?
How Car Engines Work
auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm
It's the reason you can put the pedal to the metal and go from 0 to 60 in seconds. But to the uninitiated, an engine can look like a jumble of metal and wires.
How Nerves Work
health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/nervous-system/nerve.htm
Nerves are what sense the world around you and pass that information along to your brain. Learn about nerves and see how the nervous system works.
How Castles Work
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/castle.htm
Castles played an important role in the staging of conquests and the defending of territories. Learn more about castles and find out how castles were built.
How Setting Up a Home Office Works
home.howstuffworks.com/home-office.htm
Working from home can be a great time saver, and offers incredible flexibility in your schedule -- but not if you sacrifice the perks of a standard office. Learn how to set up a home office that meets all your needs.
How to Repair a Washing Machine
home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-repair-a-washing-machine.htm
Because washing machines do so many things, they may be harder to diagnose than they are to repair. Learn how to repair a washing machine.
How Icynene Works
home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/heating-and-cooling/icynene.htm
Icynene is proposed as a greener alternative to other types of insulation. Learn about Icynene and see how it compares to traditional insulation.
10 Innovations in Water Purification
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-tech/sustainable/10-innovations-water-purification.htm
As far back as 1500 B.C.E., people were trying to purify water to make it drinkable. And we're still at it. Today inventors use tools as simple as clay and as sophisticated as carbon nanotubes to bring clean water to the world.