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How Grills Work
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Grills provide us with an easy way to cook food over a fire. Learn about the different types of grills and read expert reviews on gas grills.
How Artificial Hearts Work
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On July 2, 2001, heart failure patients gained new hope, as surgeons performed the first artificial heart transplant in nearly two decades. The AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart is the first completely self-contained artificial heart and is expected to at least double the life expectancy of patients.
How Hydropower Plants Work
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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.
How Car Steering Works
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When it comes to crucial automotive systems, steering is right up there with the engine and the brakes. Find out all about car steering systems.
How Radar Detectors Work
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If you have a lead foot, you may have invested in a radar detector. Find out how these devices pick up police radar and lidar and learn what a jamming signal does.
How Fuel Injector Systems Work
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As concerns about vehicle emissions and fuel efficiency have grown, fuel injectors have risen to the forefront of auto technology. Trying to keep up with new environmental laws, carmakers began installing these systems in all new models.
How Sound Cards Work
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Before the invention of the sound card, a PC could make one sound -- a beep. Sound cards truly ushered PCs into the world of multimedia. Learn how a sound card allows a computer to create and record real, high-quality sound.
How Does a Breathalyzer Work?
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A roadside sobriety test of touching one's nose or walking a straight line cannot rule out a high blood alcohol concentration. That's why the Breathalyzer is such a game-changer. But how does a Breathalyzer work? Read on to find out!
What Is a Clutch? Car Mechanics, Explained
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Anyone with a manual transmission knows that a clutch connects and disconnects the engine and transmission. But did you know that automatics have clutches, too? Read on to discover how a clutch car works!
How Flash Memory Works
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Flash memory is a compact, flexible type of storage. Learn about types of flash memory, removable flash memory and uses of flash memory.