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How Dyneema Works
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Dyneema is trademarked as the world's strongest fiber. Find out how this high-strength synthetic is capable of protecting an individual (or an entire vehicle) from IEDs or even shots fired from an AK47.
Can You Match These Science Words to the Right Definition?
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If you thought math was hard, you should see what science has to offer. Those who know a few Latin words will ace this quiz. For everyone else, let's see if you can get a few of them right.
Everyone's on the Hunt for the Element Lithium
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The element lithium is one of just three created during the Big Bang and has been used for mental health care for decades. But now it's in higher demand than ever before.
Why do you have sore gums?
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Sore gums can be a pain in the you-know-what, especially if you have no clue what's causing it. See several reasons why you might have sore gums.
Teeth Veneers
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Teeth veneers are dental porcelain laminates that improve the appearance of your natural teeth. Find out how teeth veneers work.
What colors and styles do braces come in?
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Braces are no longer a horror to youngsters, and now seen as a way to a better, healthier smile. Find out what colors and styles braces come in.
What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?
The Hottest Place on Earth and 9 Scorching Contenders
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When challenged to name the hottest place on Earth, sprawling desert environments like Death Valley or the African Sahara probably spring to mind. However, extreme heat nearly matching those examples can occur on five continents, and some of these hottest places are even densely populated by humans.
How the Dallas Cowboys Scoreboard Works
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The Dallas Cowboy's scoreboard is the biggest HDTV around. Learn about this huge screen and why the Dallas Cowboy's scoreboard makes opposing teams angry.
Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?
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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.