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What is clean coal technology?
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Clean coal reduces the harmful emissions caused by the burning of fossil fuels. Learn about the development of clean coal and the uses for clean coal technology.
Will all vehicles eventually be all electric?
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If history is any lesson (and it is), we're probably headed back to the good old days of the automobile. Find out why at HowStuffWorks.
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.
Top 5 George Westinghouse Inventions
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You may not know who George Westinghouse is, but you know his name. It's adorned everything from televisions to light bulbs. Young science buffs may have entered the competition that once bore his name. Here are five of Westinghouse's inventions.
How Steam Dishwashers Work
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The steam dishwasher is supposed to detach grime from dishes so that a pre-wash isn't necessary. Find out more about the steam dishwasher.
Alternative Fuel
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Check out these articles to learn all about the growing technology of alternative fuel.
Some Space Junk Fell Through Your Roof. Who'll Pay to Fix That?
Space isn't so far away, and falling junk can cause personal and property damage. What to do? The risk and remedies aren't completely clear.
How Plasma Rockets Work
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Imagine if we could get to Mars in 40 days instead of seven months! It could happen if we used plasma rockets, which travel at 34 miles per second. But how do we make this a reality?
How Operation Plowshare Worked
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How to go from a Bible verse to carving canals with nukes in just a few easy steps - almost. Learn how operation plowshare worked at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name the Countries for These Mostly Green Flags?
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The stars and stripes. The maple leaf. The red ensign. The gold and green. Every country has a flag and every flag has a meaning. Do you think you can ID all these countries that have green flags? Run this quiz up the flagpole, and see who salutes!