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How Monowheels Work
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Monowheels are like powered unicycles -- except the rider sits inside the wheel. Read about monowheels at HowStuffWorks.
What Is Pi?
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Whether the circle is as big as planet Mars or as small as a tennis ball, the ratio of its circumference divided by its diameter will always equal pi (3.14). But why?
How the Oscars Work
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Movie buffs around the world soon will be glued to their sets. Yes, it's almost Oscar time. Get the skinny on the rules of Academy voting and on the famous gold guy himself from HowStuffWorks.
How Electric Aircraft Work
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Electric aircraft are explained in this article. Learn about electric aircraft.
15 Famous Astronauts Who Expanded Our Universe
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Some brave explorers travel across oceans; others blast off into space. This list of famous astronauts celebrates the pioneers of space exploration — those who took "one giant leap" for humankind and expanded our reach beyond Earth.
How Thin-film Solar Cells Work
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Thin-film solar cells are more flexible and less expensive than traditional solar cells. Learn more about what makes thin-film solar cells different.
How Web 3.0 Will Work
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Web 3.0 is the next step in the evolution of the Internet and Web applications. Learn about the concept of Web 3.0 and Web 3.0 development.
10 Scientific Breakthroughs We Literally Couldn't Live Without
You might argue we have scientists to thank for our own survival. What breakthroughs have kept the human race from dying out?
Who was James Webb?
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He was responsible for some of humanity's greatest achievements, and his name now graces a massive NASA project. But how did a law degree lead to being a space pioneer?
How Record Players Work
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The record player changed society as it made music portable and more accessible to people. Learn how record players work and how record players evolved.