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How Graphic Novels Work
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Graphic novels tackle tough subjects too complicated for traditional media. Learn more about how graphic novels work.
How Holographic Memory Will Work
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We're talking Star Wars-level futuristic here: Holographic memory could potentially store terabytes of data in a 1-centimeter cube. Learn how tomorrow's ultra-high-capacity computer memory will work!
How Fuel Processors Work
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Hydrogen gas is hard to store, so fuel processors are crucial to most commercial fuel cells. Learn how fuel processors supply the hydrogen and how efficient they really are.
What Is a Relational Database? Example and Uses
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The relational database was born in 1970 when E.F. Codd, a researcher at IBM, wrote a paper outlining the process. At the time, databases were "flat," and stored as one long text file. Explore a relational database example and various uses!
Do Koalas Smell Like Cough Drops?
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Do koalas smell like cough drops? Learn how koalas break down eucalyptus leaves, digest them and render calories from their very fibrous food source.
Can humans start an earthquake?
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Earthquakes are "natural" disasters, right? Yes, but that doesn't mean the shifting plates that cause them can't be aggravated by human industry.
Cecilia Helena Payne-Gaposchkin
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia Helena (1900-1979) was a British-born astronomer who became an authority on variable stars (stars that change in brightness) and the structure of the Milky Way Galaxy.
How long can a camel go without water?
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Camels store water effectively and can easily handle harsh desert conditions. Learn why camels store water, and how long they can go without water.
Does smiling make you happy?
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Can smiling make you happy? Take a look at research and explanations behind whether or not smiling can make you happy.
How the Human Blockhead Works
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The human blockhead act involves a performer hammering a nail into their nostril. Learn about the human blockhead and how the human blockhead avoids injury.