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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.
10 Myths About Sugar
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Sugar is sweet, but does it really cause obesity, diabetes and tooth decay? Find out with these 10 myths about sugar.
How Is Helium Made?
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Helium is the second lightest element on the Periodic Table. How is helium created?
How Nuclear Power Works
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On the one hand, nuclear power offers a clean energy alternative that decreases fossil fuel dependence. On the other, it summons images of quake-ruptured Japanese power plants leaking radioactive water. What happens in reactors in good times and bad?
How Nuclear Medicine Works
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Nuclear materials get used in many forms of nuclear medicine -- everything from PET scans to chemotherapy uses them. Learn how nuclear medicine works.
If Your Laptop or Phone Keeps Crashing, Maybe Blame Cosmic Rays
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New research investigates how cosmic rays from outer space can affect electronics here on Earth. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Radiation Works
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Radiation is a loaded word. Believe it or not, not all radiation is bad for your health. Learn which radiation is deadly and which isn't deadly.
Cavities and Fillings 101
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A fascinating article that describes how dental cavities and fillings work!
How Do Bacteria Reproduce?
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Bacteria are both friend and foe to humanity. They cause and cure health problems, make rotting food stink and give sourdough its delicious taste. Find out how these countless tiny microbes accomplish all of this and more.
Antioxidants: What You Need to Know
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Antioxidants are believes to lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, and memory loss. Learn about antioxidants and truths about antioxidants.