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Why Is Yawning Contagious?
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Contagious yawning is associated with the same parts of the brain that deal with empathy, according to a recent study. Learn about contagious yawning.
How Archaeology Works
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Archaeology is the study of ancient civilizations and human remains, such as buildings, art or trash. Learn about archaeology and archaeologists.
How Fulbright Scholarships Work
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Fulbright Scholarships help students pursue research abroad in hopes of boosting international understanding. Learn about Fulbright Scholarships.
How Israel's Iron Dome Defense System Works
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Israel's Iron Dome defense system is capable of intercepting - and destroying - thousands of incoming rockets targeting civilian areas. Here's how the sophisticated system works.
How the Best Public Transportation Benefits Cities and Residents
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A 2019 study evaluated public transportation in 100 U.S. cities, ranking them best to worst. HowStuffWorks explores the results and how we can benefit.
How Doctors Without Borders Works
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Doctors Without Borders provides medical help to war-torn or other devastated areas. Learn what it takes to work with Doctors Without Borders.
The North American Geography Quiz
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North America encompasses huge expanses of water and land. What do you know about this area's people, geology and climate? Take this quiz to find out.
Could Planting 1 Trillion Trees Counteract Climate Change?
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Many scientists say that the response to climate change will require planting new trees. A whole lot of them.
How Meteorology Works
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Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and the myriad phenomena that keep it in moving. Learn how far meteorology has come over the years.
How does the brain create an uninterrupted view of the world?
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To achieve stability despite quick eye movements, the eyes take before and after shots of an image and compare them. Now, scientists may have finally discovered how.