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How Rail Guns Work
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Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust (one can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes). So why isn't the military using them? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.
Could you commute from New York to Los Angeles in 12 minutes?
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Would you risk the mother of all jet lag if you could cross the U.S. in less time than it takes to pass through airport security? After all, your time is precious, and haven't supersonic and hypersonic technologies been around for decades now?
Can You Identify These Classic Hollywood Actors?
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As the 1930s dawned, new technology allowed once-silent movies to suddenly have sound, creating a fascination with film that helped spur what is now known as the Golden Age of Hollywood. Think you can name the most famous actors of the period? Find out with this quiz!
How Steering Wheel Controls Work
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Steering wheel controls allow drivers to keep their eyes on the road. Learn all about steering wheel controls at HowStuffWorks.
How NASCAR In-car Cameras Work
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NASCAR in-car cameras have been around since the 1980s, but few know how NASCAR in-car cameras work. Learn how NASCAR in-car cameras work here.
How Ethernet Works
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Ethernet is one of the most common computer-networking components, and the standardization of this technology has created some of the easiest ways to connect a few computers with or without wires. There's a good chance you're using it right now. Find out what Ethernet is and how it creates a computer network.
What Is an SSD and How Does It Work?
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We know your digital life is important to you - all those apps, files, photos, and music. But here's the 50-million-dollar question: Is a solid-state drive (SSD) or a hard disk drive (HDD) the right technology for the job? What is an SSD, exactly? Read on to find out!
Do You Belong in America or Europe?
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Some people are better suited to the rugged frontiers of America, and others to the gentler climes of Europe's cuddlier society. Which place best suits you? Take this quiz to find out!
Tech Talk: Web 3.0 Quiz
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Do you remember when Web pages were in basic HTML and there was no such thing as online social networking? Things have changed fast, but do you know where the Web is going now? Take our Web 3.0 Quiz to learn about the future of web technology.
How Motes Work
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Smart dust sounds like something out of a Disney movie, but it's not. Also called a mote or a wireless sensing network, this new technology is intriguing everyone from military personnel to vineyard owners. Find out what the big deal is and explore the many possible applications of this tiny device.