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How Web 3.0 Will Work
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Web 3.0 is the next step in the evolution of the Internet and Web applications. Learn about the concept of Web 3.0 and Web 3.0 development.
How Laser Analysis Works
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Laser analysis is advancing everything from forensics and archaeology to health care and art history. Learn how laser analysis technology works.
Extremophiles: How Do These Organisms Push the Limits of Life?
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Extremophiles are organisms that live in "extreme" environments. Learn why extremophiles are remarkable, not only because of their habitats.
Just How Many Galaxies Are in the Universe?
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Galaxies are large systems of stars, gas, dust and dark matter that orbits a center and is bound by gravity. Learn about the characteristics of galaxies.
Top 10 Natural Exfoliants
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When it comes to exfoliants, many people prefer natural exfoliants. Learn about the top 5 natural exfoliants at HowStuffWorks.
How Plant-microbial Fuel Cells Work
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Do you know How Plant-microbial Fuel Cells Work? Keep reading to learn how to generate power using plants and How Plant-microbial Fuel Cells Work.
Should you make your own kimchi?
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The health benefits of fermented cabbage are touted by kimchi fans. Find out if homemade is the way to go to get your kimchi fix.
There Are More Animals That Start With 'X' Than You'd Expect
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Scientists have developed several methods for grouping different members of the animal kingdom by species or unique characteristics. However, there is arguably no better method for learning fun facts than by listing animal names alphabetically. These are just a few animals that start with X.
Entropy: The Invisible Force That Brings Disorder to the Universe
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Entropy is the disorder of a system, but that means a lot more than making a mess of a room.
What in the World Are Tonsil Stones?
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Those with strong stomachs may have watched the videos making the rounds of people who have tonsil stones. What are tonsil stones you ask? They're smelly, little white globs of who knows what that get built up in the, well, pockets of tonsils. Those with weaker stomachs can skip the videos and head right for the info below. And those with maybe a little tendency toward hypochondria will be glad to know tonsil stones are probably no big deal, even if they're gross.