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Is it possible to run a nuclear test without producing radioactive fallout?
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In what may prove to be the first nuclear explosion since 1998, North Korea claims it has conducted an underground test of a nuclear weapon.
How Electromagnetic Pulse Attacks Work
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Learn how EMPs work and how these weapons could tear apart modern technology.
Lightsaber Color Meanings: From Sith Red to Jedi Green
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In the sci-fi movie universe of "Star Wars," the lightsaber isn't just a weapon; it's a beacon of identity. Beyond their mesmerizing glow and formidable power, the hues of these legendary weapons carry deep, symbolic significance, each color unveiling a layer of the wielder's identity, philosophy and allegiance.
7 Reasons a Cuttlefish May Be Smarter Than You
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A master of camouflage, the cuttlefish can count, gender-bend and use a hidden weapon to outsmart its enemies.
What Is A Stryker Vehicle?
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The U.S. Army's Stryker is a lesson in flexibility: There are as many Stryker configurations as there are tasks to complete in today's military. Plus, it's easier to deploy than the mighty M1. Learn all about the Army's ambitious Stryker project: anywhere in the world within 96 hours.
How Is a 19th-century Obscenity Law Being Used to Ban the Abortion Pill?
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The Comstock Act is suddenly in the public spotlight, and has become the newest weapon in the fight against legal abortion in the U.S.
HowStuffWorks Illustrated: Two Legal Gun Modifications
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HowStuffWorks explains two ways that gun owners are modifying their semi-automatic weapons to fire like automatic ones.
How Space Wars Will Work
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Weapons in space that can knock down missiles have been under development for years and are starting to look realistic. Learn how they will work!
How the Manhattan Project Worked
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The Manhattan Project was the code name used for the secret plan to develop nuclear weapons by the United States. Learn more about the Manhattan Project.
How Apache Helicopters Work
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Apache helicopters are designed to survive heavy attack and inflict massive damage. Learn about the flight, weapons and armor systems of Apache helicopters.