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How Facial Recognition Technology Works
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Humans have always had the innate ability to recognize and distinguish faces, but computers only recently have shown the same ability. Learn how facial recognition systems work.
How Yo-Yos Work
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Yo-yos can be traced back at least 2,500 years. It's a toy with true staying power, and it has lately gone high-tech -- ever heard of a yo-yo with a clutch? Learn about yo-yo physics, yo-yo tricks, yo-yo history and some serious upgrades in yo-yo design.
How Organic Food Works
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Organic food promises freedom from synthetic ingredients. Find out what organic food is, how organic farming works, what the pros and cons are, and why you should care.
How To Compress a File
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File compression allows users to make one or more files into a smaller zip file. Learn about file compression, zip files and compression algorithms.
How Computer Memory Works
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Computer memory comes in many different types and has numerous applications. Learn about the different types of computer memory and what they do.
How Solar Sail Technology Works
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What is a solar sail? How can you use sunlight to move a spacecraft in outer space? In this article, HowStuffWorks will show you how solar sail technology works, take an in-depth look at the Cosmos-1 mission and find out what solar-sails mean for future space travel.
How Aquaculture Works
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Aquaculture provides food and replenishes other scarce resources. Learn how aquaculture works and how aquaculture industry supplies the goods we use.
Inside 'Speed Racer'
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'Speed Racer' is a live-action version of the cartoons from the 60s. Find out how the movie was made using only green screens and computer digitization.
How Capital Gains Tax Works
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A capital gains tax must be paid anytime you sell something and make money. Learn what capital gains are and how to calculate and pay yours.
How do dogs perceive time?
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It seems like dogs perceive time given that dogs always know when it's time to get fed. Learn more about dogs' perception of time.