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Why is cotton more absorbent than nylon?
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Towels are always made of cotton, and they work really well at absorbing water. On the other hand, water-repellant jackets are made of nylon, and they work pretty well at keeping you dry. Why is cotton more absorbent than nylon?
How does the oxygen sensor in a car work?
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How does the oxygen sensor in a car work?
How do honeybees make honey?
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You know you love the taste of it, but do you know exactly how honeybees make honey? And what exactly is honey? Find out how bees make honey here.
Do Flying Cockroaches Target Your Face, or Does It Just Feel That Way?
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How do flying cockroaches act in the presence of a gigantic human? Learn more about cockroach behavior in this HowStuffWorks article.
Mars Has a Magnetosphere Problem. Inflatables Could Help
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Scientists have proposed creating an artificial magnetosphere for Mars with some help from inflatables. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Early Scottish Monks Were Gamers
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Archaeologists found an ancient stone game board used by monks in the 7th or 8th century. HowStuffWorks looks at this rare find.
How a Closed Terrarium Can Live for Decades, No Water Added
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David Latimer put a plant and some compost in a bottle in 1960. It's still alive and thriving over 60 years later. How does a closed ecosystem like this work?
3 Types of Rocks Every Aspiring Geologist Should Know
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Rocks might look simple, but they tell an ancient story of Earth’s fiery depths, surface shifts and biological processes.
The Arctic Food Web (and Why Ice Matters So Much)
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The arctic food web explains how energy moves through one of the coldest ecosystems on Earth. From microscopic algae trapped in sea ice to apex predators like polar bears, every organism depends on another for food.
How Radon Works
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In places where uranium is common in the soil, radon is a popular topic of discussion. Even though radon is "completely natural," it can be a real health hazard. Learn how radon forms and why it is so dangerous.