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The Tuned Mass Damper: How Science Could Earthquake-Proof the Skyscrapers of Tomorrow
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Smart Structures will completely change the way buildings react to earthquakes! See how they will work!
What does the Higgs boson look like?
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When something as important as the Higgs rocks our world, we want to know every last thing about it, including what it looks like. So?
How CEOs Work
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The CEO of a company makes a lot of money and has access to the private jet -- so how did he or she get this clout? Learn what a CEO's responsibilities are.
How the Zumwalt Class Destroyer Works
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The Zumwalt is the military's class of next-generation destroyers. Find out how the Zumwalt class destroyer works and learn about Zumwalt technology.
Do we work harder when we're paid hourly?
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Do we work harder when we're paid hourly? Motivation really depends on the environment and the job. Learn if we work harder when we're paid hourly.
What Happened to the KGB When the Soviet Union Folded?
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The KGB, the Soviet Union's vast secret police and espionage apparatus, technically was dismantled decades ago. But it still exists under a new name.
How Transistors Work
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The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.
Reasonable and Customary Charges
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Reasonable and customary charges are what insurance companies are willing to pay for medical services. Read how reasonable and customary charges work.
When is laughter a medical symptom?
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When is laughter a medical symptom? Find out when laughter is a medical symptom at HowStuffWorks.
Hunting for Martians in the Most Extreme Desert on Earth
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Life-hunting rovers are going to Mars in 2020. HowStuffWorks tracks their adventures on Earth and wonders what the Martian life will be named, if found.