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How can someone tamper with an electronic voting machine?
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Vote tampering is kept to a minimum thanks to the new electronic voting machines that are used around the country. Learn about vote tampering.
How Weather Alerts Work
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Weather alerts are sent through many forms of communication whenever bad weather strikes. Learn how weather alerts work in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How the Mars Rovers Work
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Of course we want to go to Mars. Until we figure it out though, roving robots with names like Spirit, Opportunity, Sojourner and Curiosity are our best bet for digging up dirt on our nearest planetary neighbor. Want to go along for the ride?
10 Advancements in Environmental Engineering
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Environmental engineering existed long before it had a name. It began at the dawn of civilization when we started changing our surroundings to meet our needs.
How does HIPAA compliance affect data sharing?
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The security and privacy of your medicals records is addressed by the HIPAA. How is patient information data protected in compliance with it?
Women Less Likely to Receive CPR in Public, Study Finds
Gender can affect whether a bystander performs CPR on the person in need. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Where Did the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Come From?
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You've surely heard it in the movies even if you've never used it. So who came up with the phonetic alphabet and why is it used?
How to Maintain a Skin Barrier
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Want to know how to maintain a skin barrier? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to maintain a skin barrier.
How the Underground Railroad Worked
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The Underground Railroad was a network that helped runaway slaves escape to the North. Learn about the purpose and role of the Underground Railroad.
How Sherpas Work
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Sherpas live among the peaks of Mount Everest. Find out how Sherpas came to this land and about their way of life.