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Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City
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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.
What is the world’s fastest supercomputer used for?
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Do you know what the world's fastest supercomputer is used for? Read on and learn about Sequoia, the world's fastest supercomputer.
Can carbon fiber solve the oil crisis?
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Carbon fiber is five times as strong as steel and it's much more lightweight. Learn about carbon fiber and how it could solve the oil crisis.
Here's Why the US Government 3-D Printed a Classic Muscle Car
The U.S. government is funding the 3-d printing of vehicles. Learn more about the government initiative and ORNL in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Scientists Unlock Secrets of H-bomb Element Einsteinium
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Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory just made history with einsteinium. They held a sample of the short-lived element long enough to measure some of its chemical properties.
Grassoline: Can we fuel cars with grass?
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Grassoline for fuel is a concept that is under development in the ongoing search for an alternative to oil. Learn about the concept of grassoline.
10 Best Roofing Materials for Warmer Climates
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The first real line of defense against the heat is a building's roof. And some materials are better than others -- especially in hot climates. See which ones are best at keeping the heat at bay.
What's a uranium centrifuge?
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Iran has announced its activation of a second set of uranium centrifuges. These machines are at the core of the uranium-enrichment process. Find out where the centrifuge fits into the equation.
What have we learned from the Human Genome Project?
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The Human Genome Project revealed how the 3.2 billion base pairs contained in the human genome are ordered. Learn more about the Human Genome Project.
How Gasification Works
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Gasification is the conversion of carbonaceous feedstock into synthetic gas. Learn all about gasification at HowStuffWorks.