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5 Reasons Commercial Airplanes Crash
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Although it doesn't happen often, large passenger jets crash for many reasons, from mechanical failure to pilot error.
How WWII Fighter Planes Worked
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The film "Pearl Harbor" is now playing. Look at the aircraft involved in that battle, technological marvels for their time.
What's the connection between compression ratio and fuel economy?
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What's the connection between compression ratio and fuel economy? Find out how an engine's compression ratio affects fuel economy.
What will speed mean in the future?
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Speed in the future will be realized by a varied assortment of fuels and power sources. Read about speed and the future and how it's being tested today in Utah.
How Stereolithography Works: A 3D Printing Process
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Stereolithography -- also known as 3D printing -- is an amazing technology that allows you to build 3D plastic prototypes almost as easily as you print something on a sheet of paper!
What Is a Carburetor and Why Does Your Car Need the Part?
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A carburetor regulates the flow of air and gasoline into the engine cylinders. Learn about carburetors and find out how a carburetor works.
1983 Honda CX650T
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The 1983 Honda CX650T motorcycle was a turbocharged wonder but led to a technology dead end. Find out why and see pictures of the 1983 Honda CX650T.
How Robots Work
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Robots are becoming increasingly sophisticated and lifelike. Learn about robots, the latest robot technology and how close we are to artificial intelligence.
How Singing Fish Work
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Singing fish are silly, but there is an amazing amount of technology inside them -- they are really simple robots! Find out how singing fish work.
Test Your Knowledge of the Industrial Revolution
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Test your knowledge of what went down during the age of expanding landscapes, incredible innovation and the ultimate shift in life as people knew it.