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How Sidewinder Missiles Work
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A Sidewinder missile weaves through the air toward an enemy target as if it has a mind of its own -- and in a way, it does. High-tech "smart weapons" take most of the guess work out of hitting a target. Find out how Sidewinders seek and destroy.
What Is an Internal Combustion Engine?
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Explore the mechanics and inner workings of the internal combustion engine, an innovation of the Industrial Revolution that transformed transportation.
The Ultimate 'Fast & Furious' Quiz
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Fast cars? Illegal street races? International crime? Huge explosions? 30 questions? Yeah, this 'Fast & Furious' quiz has it all! Give it a spin to see how much you know about the movie series.
5 Worst Nuclear Disasters in the World
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Nuclear power plant accidents are rare, but when they happen, there can be lasting effects from the radiation. Here are history's most horrific accidents.
The Most Dangerous Volcano in the World (and 9 Scary Others)
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Volcanoes are some of Earth’s most awe-inspiring features — but also among its deadliest. When asking which is the most dangerous volcano in the world, scientists consider not just eruption history but also population density, eruption style and potential global effects.
What's the connection between compression ratio and fuel economy?
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What's the connection between compression ratio and fuel economy? Find out how an engine's compression ratio affects fuel economy.
Can You Identify These Fortnite Objects from a Photo?
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After just one year since its launch, Fortnite has over 125 million players. Prove you're one of the best by naming all the objects found in the game!
What does an Army combat engineer do?
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From constructing bridges to blowing them up, combat engineers must have a head for spatial thinking and a heart that isn't faint. Ready to learn about these military enlistees who are as much action as they are equation?
The MOAB Bomb: A Massive Force, But No Match for Nukes
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The MOAB is the largest nonnuclear bomb ever used by the U.S. So what makes it OK to drop this bomb and not a nuclear warhead? We dive in to find out.
How Fallout Shelters Work
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Fallout shelters can help protect you from radiation from a nuclear attack. Learn how fallout shelters work, and how to build a fallout shelter.