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How Dimmer Switches Work
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A regular light switch takes care of off and on. A dimmer switch handles off, on and everything in between. Find out what this clever switch does with electrical current.
How Flying Cars Will Work
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Flying cars may soon leap from the world of science-fiction into reality. Learn about flying cars and see pictures of flying car prototypes.
How Body Armor Works
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Look at hard body armor and other modern armor technologies to see how they can stop bullets.
How VDSL Works
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VDSL is the next step forward in high-speed broadband technology. Find out how VDSL achieves incredibly high speeds and compare VDSL to other DSL types.
How Exoskeletons Will Work
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Exoskeletons will allow soldiers to run faster, carry heavier weapons and leap over large obstacles. Learn how these robotic suits will work.
How Webcams Work
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If you have been exploring the Web for any length of time, then you have run across any number of Webcams in your travels. If there is something that you would like to monitor remotely, a Webcam makes it easy. Learn the steps you can take to put up your own simple Web camera.
How Missile Defense Systems Will Work
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What once was "Star Wars" under Reagan is now National Missile Defense under Bush. Learn more about the technology behind the system.
Can chimpanzees learn human language?
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Can chimpanzees learn language or do they not possess the right genetic code? Learn how chimpanzees learn language by imitating humans.
How the Iowa Stored Energy Park Will Work
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The Iowa Stored Energy Park will use wind to generate electricity and will store unused wind underground. Learn about the Iowa Stored Energy Park.
History of the Roswell UFO Incident
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The history of the Roswell UFO incident has a long and complicated legacy of truth and conspiracy. Learn more history of the Roswell UFO incident.