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Why is the keypad arrangement different for a telephone and a calculator?

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It's one of those seemingly-unexplainable lapses in logic -- Why do these two digit-based devices order their number keys in exactly opposite ways?

How Silverlight Works

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Microsoft Silverlight is a platform for rich Internet application development similar to Adobe Flash. Learn more about Microsoft Silverlight

How the Mars Rovers Work

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Of course we want to go to Mars. Until we figure it out though, roving robots with names like Spirit, Opportunity, Sojourner and Curiosity are our best bet for digging up dirt on our nearest planetary neighbor. Want to go along for the ride?

How Spies Work

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Spying is a tense and often deadly way for governments to gather secret information from their enemies. Learn how spies are recruited and how they obtain information.

How Zero Population Growth Works

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The goal of zero population growth is to reach a sustainable global birth rate. Explore how zero population growth works and if it is possible.

What Is a PC?

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PCs are now used by almost everyone in some aspect of daily life. So what's going on inside that PC tower or laptop case? We'll explain the components.

How Google Works

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Google launched on Sept. 4, 1998. HowStuffWorks looks at how it's evolved from a two-man enterprise into a multibillion-dollar corporation.

How to Know if Your Computer is Infected with a Virus

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Can you tell if your computer is infected? Learn the signs of a virus infection and see what to do if your computer is infected.

Bayes' Theorem Helps Us Nail Down Probabilities

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Bayes' theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. Sounds intimidating, but we'll walk you through it.

5 Characteristics of a Great Science Teacher

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Science education methods are changing as a result of the Next Generation Science Standards, which aim to define a uniform vision for K-12 science education across the U.S.

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