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'AntBot' Uses Celestial Navigation Instead of GPS

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A new robot ant uses the same technology desert ants use to safely, efficiently navigate through the searing Saharan sun.

'Fire Rainbows' and 'Sun Dogs': Weird Weather in the Smartphone Age

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Smartphone cameras enable us to take striking pictures of strange atmospheric phenomena-though we don't always know what we're seeing.

How Removable Storage Works

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Removable memory has unchained us from our PCs -- we can now carry gigabytes of data wherever we go, in a device the size of a matchbox. Learn about the three major digital storage technologies.

How Photonics Masts Will Work

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The U.S. Navy's new subs will use photonics masts instead of periscopes. Learn how these imaging devices will work.

How LED Incapacitators Work

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LED incapacitators are non-lethal devices used by law enforcement officials. Learn about LED incapacitators.

How Video Conferencing Security Works

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Video conferencing security is vital to your video conferencing experience. Learn how to safeguard your data and information at HowStuffWorks.

How does a long-distance call work?

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Today's computerized long-distance call systems are based on previous technologies. Learn the history of long-distance calling.

Binoculars Buying Guide

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Buying binoculars can be confusing with so many types on the market. See our binocular buying guide to find out which pair is perfect for you.

How Nanowires Work

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Nanowires are incredibly thin structures that have an incredible length-to-width ratio. Learn about nanowires and how nanowires are created.

How can new cells restore someone's vision?

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The journal "Nature" recently published a paper describing how a cell transplant had allowed blind mice to see again. What does this mean for humans?

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