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How Does a Seismograph Work?
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A seismograph can accurately measure the movement of the Earth during a quake. How does a seismograph work, though, and what is the Richter scale that is associated with earthquakes? Learn the answers to these questions in this article.
How Acoustic Levitation Works
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The idea that something so intangible as acoustic levitation can lift objects may seem unbelievable, but it's a real phenomenon.
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.
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.
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?
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.
What if I Put Aluminum Foil in the Microwave?
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We've all been told not to put aluminum foil in the microwave. Stories of incredible explosions and fires are usually at the center of these ominous warnings. Why is that?
If you flew over an earthquake, would you feel the plane shake?
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Let's say a big one strikes the home planet. You, however, happen to be flying above the earthquake's epicenter when the natural disaster ripples through. Would you feel it?