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12 Deadly Diseases Cured in the 20th Century
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Diseases like polio and smallpox took countless lives before a cure was found. Read our list of 12 diseases that were cured in the 20th century.
How Bird Flu Works
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Bird flu is an infectious disease that has swept through the Asian bird population. Learn how bird flu spreads and the risks posed by antigenic drift and shift.
How China's Pollution Sniffers Work
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Air pollution in China has spurred the training of air pollution sniffers to detect toxic gas. Read more about air pollution detection through smell.
How to Maintain an Air Conditioner
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Central air and window conditioners require routine maintenance to keep them operating at peak efficiency. It's important to know how a system's main parts function. Learn to troubleshoot a central air and room conditioner system.
How To Repair Oil Furnaces
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Most oil furnace repair is best left to professionals, but you can learn how to perform a wide array of oil furnace maintenance to avoid problems.
How Gene Patents Work
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Gene patents allow companies and researchers to lay claim to sequences of genetic code. Learn more in How Gene Patents Work.
How Infrared Grills Work
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Infrared grilling introduces less hot air and more radiating heat to food than traditional grills. But are they really better? Stronger? Faster?
How Financial Aid Application Deadlines Work
Meet financial aid application deadlines to get help with paying for college. Learn how financial aid application deadlines work at HowStuffWorks.
How Gas Compression-ignition Engines Work
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HowStuffWorks talks to Mazda about the world's first gas compression-ignition engine and how the car company finally made the breakthrough.
How Wireless Speakers Work
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Wireless speakers can eliminate some of those pesky audio cables. While they do have advantages, wireless speakers also come with some strings attached.