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How Dyson Spheres Work
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Could the source of Earth's future energy come from an ambitious idea to encircle the sun with technology? Maybe, but it's a concept that's a long way from today's reality.
What Are Mines?
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Underground mining has come a long way from the days of men with pickaxes and canaries. It relies much more heavily on machinery that makes it much safer than in the past. Which techniques are used in mining today?
How LSD Works
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LSD, also sometimes known as acid or Electric Kool-Aid, was the drug of choice for hippies. What made LSD so popular and what are acid trips like?
How Childbirth Works
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Childbirth is a miracle, but a messy one. Giving birth to a baby takes blood, sweat and tears. Learn about the process of childbirth from start to finish.
How Landmines Work
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Landmines have killed or maimed over 1-million people since 1975. Find out how landmines work and what countries are doing to prevent landmine tragedies.
How Venus Flytraps Work
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Plants that eat other creatures? It sounds like a genetic experiment gone awry. But there's actually nothing unnatural about it; carnivorous plants have been around for millions of years.
How Newsgroups Work
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Newsgroups allow public discussion from remote locations. Learn about newsgroups lingo, the newsgroup process, where to find newsgroups and how to start newsgroups.
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.
How Space Food Works
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Space food for astronauts has come a long way since the flavorless paste that came in tubes. Learn about the development of space food.
What Is Deforestation?
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Deforestation, or the removal of forests, contributes to global warming. Learn how deforestation harms our plants and animals -- even to extinction.