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How Smart Power Strips Work
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Smart power strips are explained in this article. Learn about smart power strips.
Will the $100 laptop help save the developing world?
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The XO laptop was designed to be a lightweight and affordable laptop that is meant for developing countries. Learn about the XO laptop project.
What are the most wired countries in the world and why?
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The most wired countries in the world refers to the countries that have the best access to the Internet's resources. Learn about the most wired countries.
How to Troubleshoot a Heat Pump
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A heat pump not only heats your home during the winter, it also cools it during the summer. Proper maintenance is important. Find out how to troubleshoot a heat pump.
How NASCAR Prize Money Works
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Have you ever wondered about the system behind all of the NASCAR prize money we see awarded each weekend after a race? Learn about NASCAR prize money here.
How Fuel Cells Work
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A hydrogen fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device. Learn why governments are pouring money into fuel cell research.
How Diesel Engines Work
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Diesel engines are often more efficient and less expensive to operate than their gasoline alternatives. So why aren't there more diesels on the roads? Well, they have their own issues, too.
What does the Army do at the Prototype Integration Facility?
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Prototype Integration Facility helps build new tools for the U.S. military. Learn about the Prototype Integration Facility.
How Anonymous Works
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The hacktivist group Anonymous garners mixed opinions. Learn how Anonymous is structured and what the group does.
How Fingerprint Scanners Work
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Your fingerprints are not only unique; they're also very hard to fake and even harder to misplace. What better ID to use in a security system? Learn how fingerprint scanners know it's you.