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How Utility Computing Works
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Utility computing packages different computer resources and sells them based on the user's needs. Learn about utility computing and its pros and cons.
What's Oil Shale?
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Oil shale is just one unconventional oil source that's being researched. Learn how oil shale could save the day when - and if - we hit peak oil in the U.S.
What Is SMS Messaging?
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SMS is a common method of sending short messages between cell phones. Find out how SMS works and learn about the advantages of text messaging.
What Is the Chemtrails Conspiracy Theory?
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It's hard to look up in the sky on a clear day and not see a "cloud" trailing from an airplane. They're called contrails, though some refer to them as "chemtrails" and have odd explanations for their existence.
How to Sell Electricity Back to the Grid
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Did you know that the sun shines more energy onto the Earth's surface than all of its inhabitants use in an entire year? Learn how to sell electricity back to the grid.
How Spy Flies Will Work
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Gathering reconnaissance during battle typically puts small teams of soldiers in harm's way. Tiny robotic flyers, called micro air vehicles (MAVs), could do away with this danger. Learn all about spy flies.
How Engine Brakes Work
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Engine brakes are controversial because of their noise-levels. Check out HowStuffWorks for a great explanation on how engine brakes work.
How Lasers Work
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Lasers are used in dental drills, eye surgery, tattoo removal, and (of course) laser pointers. Learn how different lasers generate such concentrated light.
How Military Robots Work
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Soldiers face danger every day -- detecting landmines, deactivating unexploded bombs and scoping out hostile buildings are tasks that don't always require a human presence. That's where military robots come in.
How Microsoft Works
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Microsoft is a software company. It makes money by selling its software for use on computers. Learn more about Microsoft in this article from HowStuffWorks.