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How the 'Wow!' Signal Works
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In 1977, SETI volunteer Jerry Ehman saw a transmission so exciting he circled it on paper and wrote the word "Wow!" It seemed to indicate a message from outer space. But what was it really?
Why do loud noises cause your ears to ring?
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Ringing in ears occurs when noises louder than shouting damage parts of our inner ears. Find out more about why your ears ring at HowStuffWorks.
How Does Noise Cancelling Work
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Noise-canceling headsets help drown out external noise so you can hear your calls clearly. Learn about the technology behind noise-canceling headsets.
How Noise-canceling Headphones Work
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Noise-canceling headphones are designed to maximize your listening experience. Learn how noise-canceling headphones keep ambient noise out without sacrificing your music's sound quality.
How to Clear Phone Line Noise
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Learning how to clear phone line noise is essential is you to hear the person on the other end. Find out how to clear phone line noise.
What Is White Noise?
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What is white noise? There's a little more to it than the ambient noise you associate with a humming air conditioner or whirring fan.
10 Noise-free iPad Games
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Games on the iPad are a great diversion for kids and adults. But sometimes you need a little quiet time - see these 10 noise-free iPad games to learn more.
How does copy protection on a video tape work?
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How do VHS tapes prevent you from bootlegging a copy of a movie? Find out how Macrovision works.
How Phone-line Networking Works
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Phone-line networking is one of several ways to connect the computers in your home. Learn the basics.
What the Stuff?!: 4 Unidentified Sounds
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Have you ever heard the Taos Hum, or detected a signal from space? What the heck is that radio tower in Russia doing? Learn more about the world’s most mysterious noises.