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How Braille Works
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In spite of being so small and easy to overlook, Braille is amazing. Learn why Braille was invented and about the impact that it has had on the blind.
How BrailleTouch Works
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The BrailleTouch allows touch typing for the visually impaired -- and more. See how the BrailleTouch works and how it is a game-changing technology.
8 Everyday Items Originally Invented for People With Disabilities
Many items enjoyed by people of all abilities were originally designed to help people with disabilities. Here are some inventions you may use every day that were originally for the disabled community.
Communicating With Aliens Is Hard. Communicating With Alien AI Could Be Harder
If you think about it, it'll likely be an alien machine that encounters our probes searching for intelligent life. How's that going to work?
How Universal Translators Will Work
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A wearable device that will translate English into a dozen languages will be introduced later this year. See how it will work!
How Mac OS X Works
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The Mac OS X was launched in 2001 with the Cheetah. Where did Mac OS X come from, and what technologies make it different from other operating systems?
How Speech Recognition Works
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Speech recognition allows people to compose documents and control their computers with their voice. Learn about the basic types.
How Liquid Body Armor Works
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One of the newest types of body armor is both flexible and lightweight. Learn whyliquid body armor has the potential to be a good replacement for or supplement to bulkier vests.
How Google Books Works
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Google Books aims to spread knowledge by scanning books and putting them online. See how Google Books works and the controversy surrounding Google Books.
10 Completely Wrong Ways to Use Commas
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Confused on how to use commas? You're not alone. Read about 10 completely wrong ways to use commas at HowStuffWorks.