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Could Thorium Power the Next Generation of Nuclear Reactors?
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Thorium is in many ways safer than uranium for nuclear power production. But is it safe enough to bet on for our energy future?
10 Essential DIY Tools and Accessories
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Looking for the essential DIY tools and accessories? Visit HowStuffWorks Home to find 10 essential DIY tools and accessories.
How Lobotomies Work
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Lobotomies first came to public notice because of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. But what were lobotomies really like? Could they cure mental illness?
Hey Dad! The Famous Fathers Quiz
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Learn more about these famous fathers, like George W. Bush, Will Smith and Neil Armstrong and their offspring with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
How can you tell if your child is a prodigy?
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How can you tell if your child is a prodigy? Find out how to foster a child's talents and how to tell if your child is a prodigy.
Colombia, Not Finland, May Be the Happiest Country in the World
The Scandinavian countries tend to come out on top in the World Happiness Report. But the report doesn't actually ask participants if they're happy. When that question is included, the country rankings are quite different.
How Do Geiger Counters Work?
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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.
Could an 'X17 Particle' Hint at a Fifth Force in the Universe?
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The Standard Model of physics is a framework for the subatomic world. Could a newfound carrier boson expand that framework? HowStuffWorks looks in.
How Wine, Art and Diamonds Defy the Laws of Economics
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HowStuffWorks looks at the concept of Veblen goods, where demand goes up when the price does. But why?
Reading a Codon Chart and Identifying Amino Acids
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If you're studying genetics, molecular biology or a related field, odds are good that you will need to learn how to read a codon chart (aka codon table) to better understand the genetic code.