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How Do Solar Panels Work?
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Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But is the 'solar revolution' upon us? Learn all about solar cells, silicon solar cells and solar power.
How Start-up Capital Works
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When you're starting a business, capital is the long and short of it. You've got to spend money to make money, but before you can spend it you have to acquire it.
How WAP Works
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Do you get the shakes when you're offline for more than 10 minutes? The wireless Internet lets you browse Web pages from a cell phone or PDA. Learn about the Wireless Application Protocol that makes it possible to surf on the go.
How the V-22 Osprey Plane Works
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The Osprey is a unique aircraft. How does it work? And what has caused its recent failures? Get an in-depth look at the aircraft's systems and design.
What is the urban heat island effect?
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Cities are often hotter than rural areas because of the urban heat island effect. Learn what an urban heat island is.
Solar Panels Are Slowly Making Their Way on Cars
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On a hot day, you could practically singe your fingers on your car's steering wheel. But what if all that heat could be leveraged to power its engine instead?
How much power does the world consume?
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World power consumption is dominated by the world's richest countries. Learn about world power consumption and find out how much power the world consumes.
What is the world's cheapest alternative fuel car?
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The world's cheapest alternative fuel car is currently the Tara Tiny. Read about the world's cheapest alternative fuel car in this article.
How Cord Cars Work
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Cord entered the 1920s with a car that was a success -- the Cord Auburn -- and one that should have been -- the Cord L-29. Read more in this article.
How Horsepower Works
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Horsepower rates the engine performance of cars and even lawn mowers. Learn what horsepower means, how it is measured and how it works in high-performance cars.