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How Wildfires Work
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Wildfires burn about five million acres in the U.S. every year. Learn about the causes of wildfires, how wildfires behave and how firefighters fight them.
How Thermal Imaging Works
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Thermal cameras take photos of heat, rather than visible light. Find out how temperature is captured as an image.
How Digital Jewelry Will Work
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In the next wave of mobile computing devices, our jewelry might double as our cell phones, PDAs and GPS receivers. Get a look at these new microdevices.
What Are the Happiest Countries in the World?
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How do you measure the happiness of a country? Is it through the benefits afforded to citizens, the weather or the number of opportunities available? This is a question the World Happiness Report has tackled since 2012 to report on the happiest countries in the world.
10 Fluoride Facts You Should Know
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For decades people have been talking about fluoride facts and its pros/cons. Here are 10 fluoride facts as we try to get to the bottom of the fluoride debate.
How Urban Sprawl Works
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Urban sprawl occurs when people move from cities to the areas around them and develop the land with houses, businesses and roads. Learn about urban sprawl.
Is there an anti-aging gene?
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Is there an anti-aging gene? Take a look at research behind anti-aging genetics and see if there is an anti-aging gene that keep some people younger.
5 Ways to Use Algae for Fuel
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Could we use algae for fuel? Keep reading to discover 5 Ways to Use Algae for Fuel.
Oldest Child Syndrome: The Pressure of Being the Firstborn and Its Lasting Effects
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Explore Oldest Child Syndrome and the unique pressures firstborns face, from heightened expectations to leadership roles, and how these experiences shape their personality and behavior in adulthood.
How Holographic Versatile Discs Work
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Holographic memory systems offer more storage capacity and faster transfer rates than CDs and DVDs, but they've also been too expensive and complex to mass produce. Learn how the holographic versatile disc (HVD) has improved upon previous methods of holographic storage.