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How Patents Work
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Patents protect inventions and intellectual property from being copied. Learn about the uses of patents, the history of patents and about intellectual property law.
How Laser Analysis Works
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Laser analysis is advancing everything from forensics and archaeology to health care and art history. Learn how laser analysis technology works.
10 Scary Modern Technologies
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Some of our modern technologies can be a little scary. Take a look at 10 modern scary technologies, including computers taking over the world.
How Prosthetic Limbs Work
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Prosthetic limbs are incredibly valuable to amputees. Find out how prosthetic limbs restore some of the capabilities lost with the amputated limb.
How Plasma Converters Work
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Plasma converters generate electricity for our homes by burning trash. Learn about plasma converters and see pictures of plasma converters plants.
10 Awesome New Inventions You'll Never Hear About
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Despite all the Slinkies, Band-Aids and BIC pens out there, many patented inventions that push the boundaries of innovation will likely never see widespread use, like this car that's grown organically and emits pure oxygen.
10 Major Players in the Private Sector Space Race
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Sure, the shuttles may be sitting around in museums now, but our journey to space is far from over. Get ready to meet some serious contenders in the new space race.
Could a squid take down a submarine?
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Giant squid are powerful, enormous creatures that can stretch longer than a full-size school bus. Learn all about giant squid attacks.
Does smog make for beautiful sunsets?
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Many people think that beautiful, blazing sunsets are one upside to living with the smog that hangs over polluted cities. Are they right? Does smog actually enhance sunsets?
How Ghouls Work
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Blood-sucking vampires and brain-munching zombies tend to hog all the undead credit, but we think ghouls deserve a macabre article all their own. Read it -- if you dare.