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How Solar Sail Technology Works

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What is a solar sail? How can you use sunlight to move a spacecraft in outer space? In this article, HowStuffWorks will show you how solar sail technology works, take an in-depth look at the Cosmos-1 mission and find out what solar-sails mean for future space travel.

Why Your Hair Is Tougher Than Razor Blades

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You think stainless steel is a strong metal. So would it surprise you to learn it can't hold an edge when it comes to your hair?

How Dark Matter Works

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For decades, stargazing scientists have been facing their own darkness on the edge of town as they try to explain one of astronomy's greatest mysteries: dark matter. Have they been successful, or will the universe carry its secrets for a long time?

Primary Colors Are Red, Yellow and Blue, Right? Not Exactly

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Primary colors are the blocks from which all other colors are built. But there's a lot more to know about them than the basic red, yellow and blue we learned about in kindergarten.

What Did the Big Bang Sound Like?

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It wasn't quite as explosive as you might imagine. The guys from the podcast Part-Time Genius listen to the Big Bang and other strange sounds.

How Machinima Works

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Machinima films use virtual environments and actors from video games to tell stories. Learn how machinima films are made and why machinima is so popular.

10 Mobile Apps for Music Lovers

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There are plenty of mobile apps for music lovers. Find out which mobile apps for music lovers are best for your mobile device.

10 'Star Trek' Technologies That Actually Came True

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Some 'Star Trek' tech actually came into existence. Take a look at this list of the top 10 'Star Trek' technologies that you can use in real life.

How the Eden Project Works

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The Eden Project is an incredible set of massive greenhouses in Cornwall, England. Check out this amazing place!

How Kill A Watt Works

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Kill A Watt is a new type of energy monitor. Learn about Kill A Watt.

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