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10 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill You
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Mother Earth seems to have a love/hate thing going on with humans. While the planet we call home has all the essentials we need for life, it also has some nasty - and deadly - surprises.
The First 'Killer Robot' Was Around Back in 1979
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With the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots heating up, we step back a few decades to look at the first human death by robot.
How the DHARMA Initiative Works
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If you're a big fan of "Lost," you're probably full of theories about the DHARMA Initiative. Learn about the DHARMA Initiative history and theories.
Maillardet's Automaton Is a Marvel of 19th-century Robotics
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Maillardet's Automaton, built around 1800, can write poems and draw pictures and was a precursor to today's sophisticated robots.
How Astrolabes Work
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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?
Can an MRI machine also act as a lie detector?
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A MRI lie detector could detect truthfullness more accurately than a polygraph machine. Learn about MRI lie detectors and and MRI lie detection.
Why do we study bugs?
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There are many reasons why we study bugs, from protecting crops to preventing the spread of disease. Learn more about why we study bugs at HowStuffWorks.
Top 10 Appliances We Can't Live Without
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In a pinch, you could probably do without most of the appliances in your home -- but would you want to? Life would certainly be different without these 10.
How Virtual Reality Works
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Virtual reality uses a computer to create a simulated three-dimensional world. Find out how virtual reality works and learn about the future of virtual reality.
How Pterosaurs Worked
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They were creatures of the air, but they aren't part of the avian family tree - and don't call them dinosaurs. What was life like for the pterosaurs, and what has sparked renewed interest in these flying reptiles?