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What Was the Strongest Earthquake Ever Recorded?
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Earthquakes are among the most powerful natural forces on Earth, often causing widespread devastation, triggering tsunamis and altering the landscape of a region. But how strong was the strongest earthquake of all time?
Exploring Jovian Planets, the Titans of Our Solar System
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The four Jovian planets are officially designated as gas (and/or ice) giants. Which planets are they and what makes them so unique?
How Nanogenerators Work
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Nanogenerators can harness kinetic energy to power implanted medical devices, smartphones and other small personal electronics. See how nanogenerators work.
The Tools Quiz
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Don't go hammering the wrong thing because you think you know what tools are supposed to be used for. Why don't you take this quiz to prove to us that you actually know when and where to use them? Can you really identify all these tools?
How Light Works
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Some of the brightest minds in history have focused their intellects on the subject of light. Einstein even tried to imagine riding on a beam of light. We won't get that crazy, but we will shine a light on everything scientists have found so far.
How Brake Rotors Work
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Most drivers know the brakes on their vehicle have to be properly maintained to remain functional. But how many know that they can select new brake rotors based on the type of driving they do?
How Allergies Work
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If you've got allergies, you know the drill. Learn allergy symptoms, reactions and the immune-system mix-up we call an "allergy."
How Adhesive Tape Works
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In 1925, after an auto paint job gone wrong, a young research assistant was struck by the idea for adhesive tape. But how does tape actually stick, and how are we able to peel it off a roll?
What's more energy efficient for warmer climates: shingles or a metal roof?
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When it comes to roofing, materials matter -- especially in a hot climate. So when it comes down to asphalt shingles or a metal roof, which really is better?
How to Defrag a Computer: Step-by-step Instructions
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When you save a document, your machine disseminates little pieces of the file into empty spaces on the hard drive. Learn why it's done this way and how defragmenting maintains your computer's performance.