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How Greenhouses Work

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Reproducing plants out of season gave man a measure of control over nature. The allure of it sparked the imagination and inspired new methods for building structures devoted to plants. So how do greenhouses work?

How Hydraulic Hybrids Work

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The hydraulic hybrid is one potential solution for rising oil prices. Learn how a hydraulic hybrid differs from a gas-electric hybrid.

How Wind Power Works

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When air moves quickly, that motion means kinetic energy, which can be captured. Learn how the simplest possible wind-energy turbine works.

How the Death Star Works

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With so much global unrest, governments worldwide are struggling to devise new methods to maintain order. The Galactic Empire's solution to order is the Death Star. Learn the fascinating history behind this powerful military and political tool, discover other incarnations of the Death Star and find out what really happens when you blow up a planet.

How Street Gangs Work

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According to a 2005 report by the Department of Justice, there are at least 21,500 gangs and more than 731,000 active gang members in the United States. Learn how and why street gangs form.

How Vaccines Work

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A vaccine is, essentially, a cure for an illness or disease. Who came up with the idea for vaccines and do we give too many shots now?

7 Unsolved Mysteries of the Art World

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Whether it's finding out the identity of the painter Banksy or wondering who is the real "Girl with a Pearl Earring," there's no shortage of mysteries and intrigue within the world of art.

Why Is the Thwaites Glacier Called the 'Doomsday Glacier'?

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Scientists are concerned that the Thwaites Glacier is melting at a rapid pace, though some don't love the name "Doomsday Glacier." What does the rapid melt of this huge glacier mean for the future of our planet?

How Hibernation Works

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Hibernation is a survival strategy designed to conserve energy when conditions are harsh. Learn all about hibernation, like how it affects the body.

Fiber Optics

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Fiber Optics, the technique of transmitting light through transparent, flexible fibers of glass or plastic. Learn all about fiber optics at HowStuffWorks.

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