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How Telephones Work
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Telephones are one of the most important and useful modern inventions. Learn about telephone operation, creating a telephone network and tones and bandwidth.
10 Hardest Things to Teach a Robot
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If we're ever going to live in a world in which machines behave like people, we humans have some teaching to do. But as this writing robot attests, we're not as far away as you might think.
How Millimeter Wave Scanners Work
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If you've traveled recently, you probably raised your arms above your head and waited for a millimeter wave scanner to do its screening thing. During those 10 seconds or so, did you ever wonder exactly how the device produced your image?
How AOL Instant Messenger Worked
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AIM, or AOL Instant Messenger, is the most popular instant messaging service available on the web. Learn about AOL Instant Messenger at HowStuffWorks.
How the PlayStation Portable Works
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The PlayStation Portable (PSP) has hit Japanese stores and is selling well. Its list of features includes wireless connectivity and a wide, high-resolution screen. See how it measures up.
5 Tips for Choosing the Right E-reader
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E-readers come in all shapes and sizes. So which one's right for you? See these five tips for choosing the right e-reader.
10 Common Nightmares
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Although unpleasant, nightmares are essential to our dreams. They aren't as straightforward as they seem, but there are several common nightmares most of us experience.
How a Heat Sink Works
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Heat sinks help keep electronics and computers from overheating. Learn how heat sinks work, heat sink materials and how to choose a heat sink.
Jade Stone Meaning: Powerful Healing Properties, Symbolism & Ancient Wisdom
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Discover why jade is called the "stone of heaven" across ancient civilizations. Learn how this powerful crystal not only attracts wealth but also heals the heart chakra in ways modern science is just beginning to understand.
10 Wacky Forms of Alternative Energy
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Wacky forms of alternative energy include using human energy as power and bugs that make fuel. Learn about the wacky forms of alternative energy.