Search Results | groundwater
Your search for "groundwater" returned 106 results
How Sump Pumps Work
home.howstuffworks.com/sump-pump.htm
Sump pumps help keep your basement or crawlspace dry. Learn how to find out whether you need a sump pump and how to choose and maintain one.
How Embalming Works
science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/afterlife/embalming.htm
You may know that the ancient Egyptians used embalming in mummification. But they weren't the first to embalm their dead, nor were they the last. In fact, it's still being done today.
10 Green Laundry Tips
Laundry can seem like an endless task. This article offers a few practical laundry rules for you to follow, including energy-, labor-, and product-saving tips.
How Ice Rinks Work
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/ice-rink.htm
The things people do on ice rinks are so spectacular, we sometimes forget how remarkable ice rinks themselves are. Maintaining a proper ice rink is a real feat of engineering. Get a behind the scenes look at this very cool technology.
Top 10 Car Summer Maintenance Tips
auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/accidents-hazardous-conditions/summer-car-maintenance.htm
The top 10 summer car maintenance tips can help you keep your car healthy in the heat. Find out about the top 10 summer car mainenance tips.
How is green nanotechnology being used?
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/green-nanotechnology.htm
How is green nanotechnology being used? Learn about green innovations and technologies in the field of green nanotechnology.
How Agent Orange Worked
science.howstuffworks.com/agent-orange.htm
UAT 0- Agent Orange was a potent herbicide and defoliant used in large quantities during the Vietnam War. Learn about Agent Orange and its terrible legacy.
How Power Grids Work
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/power.htm
Electrical power is a little bit like the air you breathe: You don't really think about it until it is missing. There are good reasons the power grid distribution system works the way it does, though it can lead to some big problems.
How Tunnels Work
science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/tunnel.htm
Constructing a tunnel is one of the most complex challenges in the field of civil engineering. Learn about the basics behind tunnels.
How Wetlands Work
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/wetland.htm
Wetlands act like sponges, soaking up extra water during floods. They filter water as it runs to our rivers and streams. Find out what else wetlands do.