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How Carbon Capture Works
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We know that humans are largely responsible for fueling global warming with our carbon emissions. So what if we could seize all that carbon and squirrel it away in a safe place? Well, we can. It's just hard and really expensive.
Could we harvest energy from earthquakes?
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Fossil fuels, including coal, oil and natural gas, supply the bulk of the world's energy demand. Wind, the sun and nuclear energy are ascending sources of power worldwide. Could we tap into the power from earthquakes?
Tonnes vs. Tons: Metric vs. Imperial Measurements Strike Again
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If you’ve ever priced out cargo or read about a ship carrying coal, grain or bricks, you’ve seen tonnes vs. tons. These two words look similar yet refer to different systems and units. In international trade and technical writing, that small spelling shift changes real-world numbers.
Railroads of the 1990s
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Railroads of the 1990s explains the history of American railroads through the 1990s. Learn about the history of railroads of the 1990s.
Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Seborrheic dermatitis is commonly called dandruff. Learn more about how seborrheic dermatitis works at HowStuffWorks.
What if we ran out of fossil fuels?
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We wouldn't stop requiring power. So how would a turn to alternative energy sources work out for transportation, international trade and our daily diets?
Air Pollution Kills 5.5 Million Per Year, Half in China and India Alone
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Millions of people die every year because of poor air quality, new international research finds. That number is expected to rise in coming years.
How the Steam Locomotive and Steam Technology Work
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Steam technology works to harness the power of steam in order to perform work. Learn about steam technology and some steam technologies.
How Much Do You Know About Birds?
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A birdwatcher watches birds for the sheer pleasure of doing so. We can learn a lot from watching birds, but some of the most common birds in the world are not usually on the birdwatching radar. Let's find out how much YOU know about birds.
How much power does the world consume?
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World power consumption is dominated by the world's richest countries. Learn about world power consumption and find out how much power the world consumes.