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How Elevators Work
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In action movies, elevators regularly plummet to the basement, landing in a spectacular ball of fire. Is this possible? There are some sophisticated engineering techniques at work behind every elevator ride you take.
How Metal Detectors Work
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Metal detectors can help you find metal buried deep in the ground. Find out how metal detectors work and learn about the different types of metal detectors.
How LCDs Work
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Learn about LCD technology, get LCD buying tips, read LCD reviews and compare prices and features on popular LCD models.
How Muscles Work
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Muscles are your body's engine, and you couldn't do anything without them. Learn about skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle and how muscle contraction works.
How CO2 Scrubbing Works
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CO2 scrubbing is one potential solution to reducing our emissions of carbon dioxide. Learn about CO2 scrubbing and find out what the most common processes are.
How to Save Money on Home Energy
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When you upgrade your heating and cooling equipment, major appliances, and windows, you are investing in energy efficiency. Learn more.
How Nuclear Power Works
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On the one hand, nuclear power offers a clean energy alternative that decreases fossil fuel dependence. On the other, it summons images of quake-ruptured Japanese power plants leaking radioactive water. What happens in reactors in good times and bad?
How Moore's Law Works
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Moore's Law says computer processors double in complexity every two years. What does that mean? Learn more about Gordon Moore and Moore's Law.
How Lawn Mowers Work
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Lawn mowers have been keeping yards trim for over 100 years. Learn all about lawn mowers, lawn mower history and more.
Top 10 Green Heating and Cooling Technologies
Compared to standard heating and air systems, going green is better for the environment -- and your wallet because they use less energy. So what kind of green HVAC systems are on the market today? Read on to find out.