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How Radio Works
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Radio waves are the backbone of nearly all modern media technology, from TV to smartphones to wireless internet. Yet, they're actually a simple technology.
22 Ways to Save Energy and Water in an Apartment
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If you're a transient apartment dweller, these 22 tips will show you movable methods of apartment modification. Learn ore about these 22 ways to save energy and water in an apartment.
How Joysticks Work
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Video games are amazing creations, but the fact remains -- if you can't input, you can't play. Take a look inside the quintessential game controller and see how it has evolved over the years.
The Milky Way: Understanding Our Place in the Galaxy
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A look at the night sky at any time of year will reveal a faint band of light stretching across the sky -- our solar system's home, the Milky Way. How much do we really know about it?
Is there a link between intelligence and mental illness?
Is there any truth to the stereotype of the mad scientist? Turns out there is a link between high IQs and mental illness. Researchers are still not sure why.
The Ultimate Car Engine Quiz
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So you think you know everything there is to know about cars and their engines? Well, are you ready then for the "Ultimate Car Engine Quiz"? You are? Then let's put our foot down and go, go, go!
From the Bow to the Stern: Boating Quiz
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Life on the water is different than life on land. How much do you know about boating? Take this quiz to find out.
How Idle-stop Systems Work
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Idle-stop systems alleviate the fuel economy problems of sitting in traffic. Learn how idle-stop systems work and how common they are on new cars.
How Plug-in Hybrid Cars Work
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Plug-in hybrid cars build upon existing hybrid car technology by reducing the use of the gasoline engine. Find out how plug-in hybrid cars differ from standard hybrids.
Is Your Junk in the Trunk or the 'Frunk'?
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Frunks, usually reserved for VW Beetles and classic European sports cars, are moving into the mainstream, as trunks take a front seat.