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Study Illuminates Genetic Origins of Skin Color Diversity
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A groundbreaking study finds light skin pigmentation gene variations originating in Africa, eroding the notion of race as a biological characteristic, and shedding light on cancer and evolution, too.
What is the purpose of a seatbelt pretensioner?
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What is the purpose of a seatbelt pretensioner? Read about seatbelt pretensioners and how they keep you safe during car accidents.
How Do Mountains Form?
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If geology has taught us anything about Earth's history, it's that nothing is permanent. And that goes for mountain ranges, all of which are constantly rising and falling.
Does Checking In Mean You Check Your Privacy at the Door?
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Privacy issues are becoming a hot topic in the hotel/motel industry. HowStuffWorks examines privacy issues.
How Coronavirus Has Helped to Clear the Air
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Satellite data shows just how much air quality has improved during the coronavirus crisis, from China, India, Italy and beyond.
'Tree-niner-fife': The Global Language of Pilots
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Pilots on international flights use aviation English, a stripped-down, specialized version of the language, to communicate with air traffic controllers.
How Do You Evict Your Freeloading Friend?
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That friend or relative who said they only needed somewhere to stay for a few days is still on your couch a few months later. Getting them out legally might be harder than you think.
Can the Internet Break From Overuse?
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If too many people use their devices and computers at the same time, could the internet actually stop working from overuse?
How HD Upconverters Work
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HDTVs, receivers and programming are more than enough for most of us to digest. But learn what the next phase, called "upconverting," will mean.
How Batteries Work
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Batteries power the appliances you use daily. Check out battery experiments, the history of batteries, battery reactions and the chemistry behind battery power.