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How Biodegradation Additives Work
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Plastic's handy, hardy stuff, but we don't want to leave piles of old forks and water bottles for future generations to trip over. Can special additives that break down plastics faster save the day?
How Bug Spray Works
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Our world is full of insects, and our first response to seeing one is usually to reach for a can of spray to zap it. Is this good idea? What's in your typical can of bug spray? And, could it harm you, too?
How EPA Fuel-Economy Testing Works
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Why do the EPA's fuel economy numbers almost always seem to be off-base? Learn how the EPA tests new cars and trucks to gauge their fuel economy.
A Greenland Shark Living Today Could Have Been Alive in 1620
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This denizen of the frigid deep not only lives a crazy long life, it also can grow up to 24 feet in length and eating its flesh can make humans "shark drunk."
How Alternative Fuel Pricing Works
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Alternative fuel pricing is different from petroleum-based fuel products. Find out which factors effect alternative fuel pricing in this article.
Why is offshore drilling so controversial?
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The offshore drilling controversy is often simplified to the economy vs. the environment. Learn about the offshore drilling controversy.
Phineas Gage and the Birth of Modern Neuroscience
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In the annals of neuroscience, few names are as memorable as Phineas Gage. His story remains a foundational example for both medical and psychology students, bridging medicine, psychology and history.
How Do You Buy a Private Island?
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How do you buy a private island is explained in this article by HowStuffWorks.com. Read on to learn everything you need to know about buying your own island getaway.
Gray Wolves Will Get Federal Protection Again in Much of U.S.
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A federal judge reversed a Trump administration ruling that removed the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act. Here's why.
How the Toto Washlet Works
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The Toto Washlet, a toilet seat with a personal spray jet, is marketed as a cleaner -- and greener -- alternative to toilet paper. How does this bidet-like product work to keep you fresh?