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Emergency Vehicles: Can You Identify More Than 30?
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We all know about fire trucks, police cars and ambulances, but what about the other emergency vehicles? Put your wits to the test and see if you can name more than 30 of these emergency vehicles.
How Microcontrollers Work
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Most modern electronic devices (TVs, VCRs, microwaves and so on) contain an embedded microcontroller. It's basically a dedicated computer. Find out how these devices work and experiment with one on your own.
How Do Solar Panels Work?
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Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But is the 'solar revolution' upon us? Learn all about solar cells, silicon solar cells and solar power.
How MMORPGs Work
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MMORPGs, or massively multiplayer online games, allow many people to compete in an online environment. Learn more about MMORPGs and MMORPG worlds.
How the Kindle Paperwhite Works
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Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite delivers a new screen display that is supposed to cut down on eye strain. Read about this multi-layered screen technology.
How Luminol Works
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Have you seen investigators on crime shows who spray some stuff on a "clean" carpet and suddenly -- blood stains! Well, of all the fictional technology on TV, it turns out this stuff is real! Find out how luminol reveals the blood.
What is a funicular railway?
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In the news about the recent accident at a ski resort in Austria, the reporters called the cable car that carried the skiers up the mountain a "funicular railway." What is that and how does it work?
Millions of Phones Use GSM ... Meaning What, Exactly?
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If you travel internationally, Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) GSM is the only cellular service available. See how GSM works.
How Much Does a Semi Truck Weigh?
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So, how much does a semi truck weigh? We'll explore what a semi truck weighs and how weigh stations work.
How can water cut through steel?
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Waterjets are explained in this article. Learn about waterjets.