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Why aren't 3-D glasses red and blue anymore?
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Remember when 3-D glasses were red and blue lenses? They've gotten a major upgrade. Find out why 3-D glasses aren't red and blue anymore.
The Perfect Length for a Pop Song
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Why are most radio songs between three and four minutes? Learn the science and psychology behind pop song length at HowStuffWorks Now.
Is Theft of DNA by Genetic 'Paparazzi' Our Next Legal Nightmare?
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People have been raising alarms about the potential for nonconsensual, surreptitious collection and testing of DNA for years, but will genetic paparazzi with DNA collection kits become as ubiquitous as those with cameras?
How Transistors Work
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The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.
Perlite: It's Like Popcorn for Your Potting Soil!
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Those white beads you see in potting soil are made of a volcanic glass called perlite. And that's not the only place you'll see this versatile material.
Can Santa Really Climb Down the Chimney?
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Can Santa really climb down the chimney? Learn about some of the different methods Santa Claus might use in order to fit down a chimney.
How Fingerprint Scanners Work
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Your fingerprints are not only unique; they're also very hard to fake and even harder to misplace. What better ID to use in a security system? Learn how fingerprint scanners know it's you.
How Maps Work
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A map is a type of language, a graphic way of representing information, whether it's to show population density or tell you how to get from Point A to Point B. Here's how they're made.
10 Innovations in Water Purification
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As far back as 1500 B.C.E., people were trying to purify water to make it drinkable. And we're still at it. Today inventors use tools as simple as clay and as sophisticated as carbon nanotubes to bring clean water to the world.
How do automakers use independent research?
How do automakers use independent research? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how automakers use independent research.