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If Your Laptop or Phone Keeps Crashing, Maybe Blame Cosmic Rays
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New research investigates how cosmic rays from outer space can affect electronics here on Earth. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Windows Vista Works
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After lengthy delays, Microsoft has released the first version of Windows Vista, its latest operating system. Learn about its new features.
How Customer Service Works
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How do you make the customers feel like they are always right, and keep your employees sane and productive? Read on to find out what goes in to successful customer service operations.
She's the Most Famous Paleobiologist You May Not Know
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The late Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska was the first woman to lead a dinosaur excavation expedition. And her volumes of research provide most of what we know today about the evolution of modern mammals.
How Water Works
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Water is the most essential element to life on Earth. Learn about water, the properties of water and find out how the water cycle operates.
How the BlackBerry Playbook Works
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The BlackBerry Playbook is built for business and can interface with BlackBerry smartphones. Learn about the features of the Blackberry Playbook.
How the MQ-9 Reaper Works
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Early unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) primarily carried out reconnaissance missions in war zones, but the Reaper packs some serious heat. Is there anything more foreboding than a drone with a Hellfire missile?
What's the difference between archaeology and grave robbing?
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Archaeology and grave robbing can sometimes be confused with each other. Learn about archaeology and grave robbing in this article.
How Exoskeletons Will Work
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Exoskeletons will allow soldiers to run faster, carry heavier weapons and leap over large obstacles. Learn how these robotic suits will work.
How are sleep and heart disease related?
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How are sleep and heart disease related? Researchers have identified many ways sleep affects heart health. Read about sleep and heart disease here.