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How Radio Controlled Toys Work
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RC toys come in many varieties from cars to robots. Learn about the parts of a radio controlled toy and see how RC toys operate without the aid of wires.
How Stirling Engines Work
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The Stirling engine is a heat engine that is vastly different from the internal-combustion engine in your car. It has the potential to be more efficient than most types of engines, but it hasn't made it into mass production yet. Find out why.
How Light Propulsion Will Work
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Like many new technologies, light propulsion was originally conceived as a tool of war and national defense. But the "Star Wars" missile defense system may eventually send rockets, rather than missile-destroying lasers, into space.
How Artificial Vision Will Work
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There was once no cure for blindness, but artificial vision systems implanted directly on the retina may restore sight. Is a silicon microchip the answer to combating retinal disease?
How Space Collisions Work
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Space collisions happen when stars, asteroids and even galaxies smash into one another. Learn what space collisions look like and what the results are.
Who owns the Internet?
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Who owns the Internet is a question that cannot be easily answered because it is truly a global system. Find out who owns the Internet in this article.
Can humans hear in space?
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To hear in space involves several variables, including sound movement and environmental medium. Learn if humans hear in space.
What is the urban heat island effect?
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Cities are often hotter than rural areas because of the urban heat island effect. Learn what an urban heat island is.
How Pangaea Became 7 Separate Continents
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The idea of Pangaea comes from Alfred Wegener's hypothesis that the seven continents were once joined as a supercontinent. Learn more about Pangaea.
Is marriage a good investment?
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Marriage and money are inextricably linked. Learn how the average cost of marriage can affect your investment plans and savings for the future.