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How fMRI Works
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fMRI, or functional magnetic resonance imaging, looks at blood flow in the brain to detect areas of activity. Learn about fMRI and its invention.
How Tuning Forks Work
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Pianos lose their tuning, guitars fall out of key -- even church organs need to be tuned every now and then. For centuries, the only sure-fire way to tell if an instrument was in tune was to use a tuning fork.
All About Birthmarks
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Birthmarks are extra pigmented skin and come in different types and sizes. Learn about types of birthmarks, birthmark removal and birthmark myths.
Dental Implant Procedure
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A dental implant procedure inserts a metal rod into a tooth root so that fake teeth can be added to the mouth. Learn what's all involved in a dental implant.
10 Reasons to Buy Homeowners Insurance
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Paying for homeowners insurance may seem like money down the drain -- until you actually need it. Learn 10 reasons why you need homeowners insurance.
5 Most Challenging Aspects of Being a Nurse
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Nurses perform critical duties under high pressure as part of a day's work. What parts of a job with lives on the line are the most challenging?
How the Obesity Paradox Works
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The obesity paradox shows that people with chronic obesity have a greater chance of survival than normal-weight people. Learn about the obesity paradox.
How Robotic Surgery Will Work
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Robotic surgery, once the stuff of fiction, is now a reality. Robots are already helping people operate. Learn more about robotic surgery.
Egg Donation Overview
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Egg donation is one option for women or couples with fertility problems. Learn about egg donation and find out what it takes to be an egg donor.
How Animal Detectives Work
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Animal detectives work to solve crimes committed against domestic and wild animals. Learn who animal detectives answer to and how you can become one.