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How Self-inflating Tires Work
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Self-inflating tires can change their PSI to adjust to road conditions. Learn about self-inflating tire systems and how they're being adapted for consumers.
How Offshore Drilling Works
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Offshore drilling means combing Earth for new underwater oil reserves. Learn more about offshore drilling and finding oil in the midst of rough seas.
What Kind of Energy Are You?
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According to physics, you can neither create nor destroy energy; it can just change from one form to another. Why not take this quiz and we'll help you find out what form of energy you'll be changing from one day?
How Computer Animation Works
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Computer animation makes possible many things that could not be done with traditional animation. Learn about this fast-growing field from HowStuffWorks.
How F/A-22 Raptors Work
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The F/A-22 Raptor incorporates the latest stealth technology with a wide array of weapons and computer systems. Learn what sets this jet apart from the F-15.
Composing in Code: Musician-Programmers Are Changing the Way Music Is Made
Musicians are often drawn to programming. Learn how the two disciplines are joining up to push musical boundaries at HowStuffWorks Now.
Will we ever unite quantum mechanics with general relativity?
Einstein showed us a mind-blowing way the universe works, while Max Planck and his gang showed us how particles on the atomic and subatomic levels work. But one doesn't explain the other. So there must be a larger theory encompassing them ... or not?
How Quantum Suicide Works
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A man has a gun. But this is no ordinary man, and this is no ordinary gun. This isn't a setup for a sci-fi thriller. It's the premise for quantum suicide.
How Black Holes Work
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A black hole occurs when a massive star dies -- its enormous mass implodes and becomes so heavy that it bends space. So how do astronomers detect something that they can't see?
How PlayStation Move Works
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PlayStation Move has some similarities to the Nintendo Wii. Let's take a look at what makes PlayStation Move unique and how its components work.