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How Industrial Light and Magic Works
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The film "The Perfect Storm" is one of the most ambitious projects ILM has undertaken. The computer-generated effects in the film are absolutely amazing! Go behind the scenes and learn how ILM works!
Stored Energy Methods (Other Than Rechargeable Batteries)
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One way to store energy is to use a battery, but what other ways can we store energy? Learn about different ways to store energy at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Spell These Physics Words?
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Are you oscillating about taking this quiz? Don't. You've got this! The vocabulary of physics is straightforward and to the point. In fact, your knowledge is sure to be amplified once you activate this quiz.
How Liquid Motion Lamps Work
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The liquid motion lamp has been a pop-culture icon since the 1960s. Learn about the history of liquid motion lamps and see a video explaining their composition.
10 Innovations in Hydropower
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People all over the world are working on turning this very ancient power source into an even more important modern one. And that means a lot more than dams.
Classical Mechanics: The HowStuffWorks Quiz
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Classical mechanics is all about motion. By the end of this physics workout, you'll know terms like rotational, translational and velocity, as well as how motion phenomena occur in the real world. Most of all, we help you calculate that physics equals fun. Now accelerate your math mastery!
This Physics Quiz Is Really Hard, So We'll Be Impressed If You Get Even 10 Right
How will you REACT to this quiz? We're bringing in the big brains of physics to see if we can stump you. Do you have what it takes to pass without cheating?
Debunking The Perpetual Motion Myth: What is zero-point energy?
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Imagine an energy source that was infinite, clean, and completely scalable. It would solve many of the world's problems -- and sounds too good to be true ... right?
Healthy Digestion
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Looking for facts about GERD? Learn how a healthy digestive system works in the body from Discovery Health.
How Microwave Cooking Works
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Microwave ovens are popular because they cook food in an amazingly short amount of time. They are also extremely efficient in their use of electricity because a microwave oven heats only the food -- and nothing else.