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What Is an SSD and How Does It Work?

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We know your digital life is important to you - all those apps, files, photos, and music. But here's the 50-million-dollar question: Is a solid-state drive (SSD) or a hard disk drive (HDD) the right technology for the job? What is an SSD, exactly? Read on to find out!

10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering

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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?

How MotionScan Technology Works

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MotionScan technology adds more life-like features to animated figures. Take a look behind the scenes at MotionScan technology to learn more.

10 Bizarre Olympic Events

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There have been some strange sports in Olympic history. Learn about 10 of the most bizarre Olympic events.

How Jukeboxes Work

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Jukeboxes are a colorful slice of Americana that brought on-demand music to the masses. Take a look inside a jukebox and find out how jukeboxes work.

10 Most Famous Nurses in History

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Do you know some of the most famous nurses in history? Take a look at 10 of the most famous nurses in history that pioneered the modern nursing field.