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How Medicaid Works
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How does Medicaid differ from Medicare, and how is the program funded? Find out how Medicaid works and who benefits from it.
Can You Identify These Barbie Careers From the Past Four Decades?
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Who you callin' a dumb blonde? Far from being just a pretty face, Barbie is a career girl at heart. Sure, she got her start as a model, but Barbie went on to find professional success in medicine, business, professional sports and STEM, not to mention several stints as an astronaut!
How Math Works
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A world without math is unimaginable. It's a part of who we are. It's the analytical juice of our left brain. In the words of physicist Richard Feynman, even a fool can use it. So why do so many of us turn our backs on numbers?
How to Save Money on Home Energy
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When you upgrade your heating and cooling equipment, major appliances, and windows, you are investing in energy efficiency. Learn more.
How Turn Signals Work
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To most drivers, turn signals seem pretty simple: There's a lever that makes your signal lights flash. But there's actually some cool technology at work. Find out how this under-used device operates.
How Photonics Masts Will Work
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The U.S. Navy's new subs will use photonics masts instead of periscopes. Learn how these imaging devices will work.
How Fuel Gauges Work
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Has your fuel gauge ever read "empty" when you know there are gallons left in your auto's tank? Learn all about how fuel gauges work and how to know when "Empty" means "No seriously, get gas."
What was the Prison Project?
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The Prison Project enabled middle school students to communicate with prisoners via the Internet. Find out more about the Prison Project and its purpose.
What is the DARPA Urban Challenge?
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What is the DARPA Urban Challenge? Learn about the DARPA Urban Challenge and find out why we might want driverless cars in the first place.
Stegosaurus: Body Like a Bus, Tiny Little Brain
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Stegosaurus, an herbivorous dinosaur from 149 million years ago, walked on four legs, had a long, beak-tipped skull, a row of spikes adorning its tail and a pea-sized brain.