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Why do those long, white clouds form behind jets flying high overhead?

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Contrails are those long white clouds that form in the wake of an airplane flying at altitude. What causes these contrails and what are they made of? Learn the answer to this question in this article from HowStuffWorks.

10 Businesses Supposedly Controlled by the Mafia

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Mafia businesses can be both legit and non-legit. Find out what businesses the Mob has its hooks in, and how it maintains control.

What will homes look like in 50 to 100 years?

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Fifty years ago, people's concept of "homes of the future" was something like this, a far cry from how modern homes really turned out. So will future homes finally meet our wildest futuristic expectations? We make our own predictions in this article.

10 Ways Technology Can Save People From Storms

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A very strong storm doesn't automatically mean death or destruction. You can improve the odds of surviving intact with reinforcements to your home. Plus, scientists are improving their forecast methods. Let's look at high-tech and low-tech storm alerts.

Could we harvest energy from earthquakes?

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Fossil fuels, including coal, oil and natural gas, supply the bulk of the world's energy demand. Wind, the sun and nuclear energy are ascending sources of power worldwide. Could we tap into the power from earthquakes?

Is there a way to get solar energy at night?

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Getting solar energy at night is one of the major problems with solar energy. Learn about getting solar energy at night.

10 Innovative Architects to Watch

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Move over, Gaudi, Gehry and Wright. There are some new architectural players on the scene, and they're shaping our world in unique and innovative ways.

10 Innovations in Hydropower

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People all over the world are working on turning this very ancient power source into an even more important modern one. And that means a lot more than dams.

How Alternative Energy Mutual Funds Work

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Alternative energy mutual funds may be the answer to paying for the creation of alternative energy. Read more about alternative energy mutual funds.

How Grid Energy Storage Works

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Grid energy storage is discussed in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about grid energy storage.

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