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Could an extremely powerful solar flare destroy all the electronics on Earth?
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Solar flares and their effect on electronics are explained in this article. Learn about solar flares.
How a Microgrid Works
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A microgrid is explained in this article. Learn about a microgrid.
How to Prepare for a Hurricane
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Meteorologists have hurricane prediction down to a science, so preparedness should be the same thing too. Find out how to be ready if the big one's coming.
What Would Happen if a Solar Storm Hit Earth?
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Solar flares disrupt Earth's magnetic field when they hit the planet, causing issues with power and GPS. But if a major solar storm hit Earth, the consequences could be catastrophic.
5 Factors That Affect Cloud-based Data Upload and Retrieval
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Data upload and retrieval through cloud computing can free you to use any device. Find out what might affect your cloud speed.
10 Plausible Sports Conspiracy Theories
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Sports conspiracy theories often arise when a favorite team loses due to questionable circumstances. See 10 sports conspiracy theories to learn more.
Squirrels Are Hardwired to 'Dance' When a Car's Coming
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Why do squirrels exhibit behavior that can get them killed by cars? And how can you avoid them? Find out at the answers at HowStuffWorks.
What Would Happen if the Internet Collapsed?
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Could the Internet collapse? And what would happen if the Internet did collapse? Take a look and find out.
What Is a Bomb Cyclone?
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Bombogenesis is a phenomenon in which the atmospheric pressure in the middle of a low-pressure system drops rapidly, intensifying a storm and creating a bomb cyclone.
Scorching Heat in Pakistan May Have Set a World Record
The mercury soared to over 122 degrees Fahrenheit in Nawkwabash, Pakistan. It could be the highest April temp ever recorded on the planet.