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5 Things to Consider When Building a Solar-powered Home
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While rebates and tax credits have put solar power within reach for many homeowners, it's still an expensive undertaking. How do you make sure you get your money's worth?
How the Rotating Detonation Engine Works
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The U.S. Navy intends to retrofit its ships with rotating detonation engines. Learn more about rotating detonation engines at HowStuffWorks.
Carbon Foam From Burnt Bread Could Save Lots of Dough
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In an awesome eureka moment, scientists have discovered burned bread makes excellent carbon foam. That could be really good news for space travel.
How Submarines Work
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Not so long ago, the world's naval forces worked entirely above water. But all that changed with the addition of the submarine to the standard naval arsenal.
What is the ideal temperature for a refrigerator?
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You know that the purpose of a refrigerator is to slow down the growth of bacteria, but what temperature should you set your refrigerator to so that it slows bacteria, but doesn't hurt food that doesn't freeze well? Find out in this article.
How Far Can the Human Eye See?
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Just how far can the human eye see? There's no exact formula to figuring it out, but we do have an idea.
10 Ways to Alter Your Existing Floor Plan
If you've outgrown your home but don't want to (or can't) move, it may be time for a "renovation intervention." Here are some ways to expand your existing floor space.
How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
How LED Incapacitators Work
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LED incapacitators are non-lethal devices used by law enforcement officials. Learn about LED incapacitators.
How 4D Printing Works
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Is 4D printing much different from 3-D printing? What if we told you some tech insiders are betting it has the potential to change industries from fashion to health care to defense?