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How the Venice Tide Barrier Project Works
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It's a recipe for disaster: Venice is sinking, and the waters around it are rising. Can the controversial MOSE project save Italy's famous city with a series of aqua gates?
How Math Works
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A world without math is unimaginable. It's a part of who we are. It's the analytical juice of our left brain. In the words of physicist Richard Feynman, even a fool can use it. So why do so many of us turn our backs on numbers?
How Removable Storage Works
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Removable memory has unchained us from our PCs -- we can now carry gigabytes of data wherever we go, in a device the size of a matchbox. Learn about the three major digital storage technologies.
How Surge Protectors Work
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One piece of equipment you need at home is a surge protector. They safeguard your high-tech electronic devices from power surges. But how do you know which ones are best?
How the Sun Works
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The sun warms our planet every day, provides the light by which we see and is necessary for life on Earth. Learn about the sun.
How Blast-resistant Clothing Works
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Your most rugged pair of blue jeans can't hold a candle to the cutting-edge blast-resistant clothing and technology. Sure, these fabrics are tough, but can they diffuse bomb blasts?
How Acoustic Levitation Works
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The idea that something so intangible as acoustic levitation can lift objects may seem unbelievable, but it's a real phenomenon.
How Kissing Works
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Anthropologists report that 90 percent of the people in the world kiss. Learn how one gesture has come to signify affection, celebration, grief, comfort and respect.
How Welding Works
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Welding is what makes bridges, skyscrapers and automobiles possible. Learn about the science behind welding.
How to Install New Entertainment Electronics in Your Car
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How much do you really need to know in order to properly install car electronics? Find out how to install car electronics at HowStuffWorks.