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Could Your Smartphone Cause Temporary Blindness?
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Researchers have identified something called transient smartphone blindness. HowStuffWorks Now explains what that it is.
The Mystery, Myth and Reality of Plum Island
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For years, speculation has surrounded the government's high security animal disease research center, which is slated to close in 2023.
Why Are Air-dried Towels So Stiff?
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A research team has found that water acts strangely on an air-drying towel, which contributes to its signature stiffness.
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 Genealogy Works
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Building a genealogy, or family tree, can be a huge project. Learn how to research your ancestors and construct a detailed family genealogy.
Is the Dream of Cold Fusion Still a Possibility?
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Though a highly publicized 1989 cold fusion breakthrough was subsequently discredited, research is still being conducted in hopes of future success.
Can TV viewing cause autism?
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A group of researchers out of Cornell and Purdue has suggested a possible cause for autism: television. Learn more about what they found.
Sugars in Human Breast Milk Act as Antibacterial Agents
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How does breast milk help combat bacteria? Learn more about new research in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Gene Patents Work
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Gene patents allow companies and researchers to lay claim to sequences of genetic code. Learn more in How Gene Patents Work.
Narwhals Caught on Video Using Their Tusks to Hunt
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It's the first evidence researchers have of the whales using their 'unicorn horns' to capture prey. Watch the footage at HowStuffWorks.