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How Motes Work
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Smart dust sounds like something out of a Disney movie, but it's not. Also called a mote or a wireless sensing network, this new technology is intriguing everyone from military personnel to vineyard owners. Find out what the big deal is and explore the many possible applications of this tiny device.
How the Flu Works
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While most flu sufferers are sick for about a week, the flu season can also take lives. See who is at risk for the flu, how to avoid it or treat it.
How the Ford Escape Hybrid Works
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The Ford Escape Hybrid offers fuel economy combined with horsepower and cargo space. Find out about the Ford Escape Hybrid's full hybrid system and features.
How Fiber Optics Work
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Fiber optics is a really cool technology that enables the long-distance transmission of data in light signals, and is used in many more ways than you think.
How Fingerprint Scanners Work
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Your fingerprints are not only unique; they're also very hard to fake and even harder to misplace. What better ID to use in a security system? Learn how fingerprint scanners know it's you.
How Ozone Pollution Works
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We want the ozone layer, but we don't want ozone pollution... Good in the atmosphere but bad on the ground? Find out about ozone pollution, how it affects you and what you can do about it.
How Tattoos Work
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Tattoos decorate the body with ink injected into the skin. Learn about creating tattoos, from sterilizing tattoo equipment to finding a tattoo parlor.
How TV Animation Works
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Typically, it takes nine months or more to create one half-hour animated show, while you can push out a live action sitcom in just a few weeks. Learn about all the steps involved in this process.
How Pawnshops Work
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Need a fast loan? Want to buy a TV for next to nothing? The pawnshop's the place, and what goes on in the storefront is only half the story.
How the F15 Works
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Floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee -- the F-15 is the Muhammad Ali of the skies. The military has been using this fighter jet since the '70s, and it still outmaneuvers the competition. Find out why this plane has a perfect combat record.