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How does the light gun for a video game work?
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How does a video-game light gun work? How does the game know where the gun is aiming?
Can mobile devices really be waterproof?
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Some mobile devices say they are waterproof, but can this be truly possible? Find out if mobile devices can really be waterproof.
How Amplifiers Work
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It may seem like an audio add-on, but without an amplifier, you'd never be able to hear the music on your CDs (your neighbors might be happier, but would you?). Find out how amps pump it up to 11.
How Nanowires Work
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Nanowires are incredibly thin structures that have an incredible length-to-width ratio. Learn about nanowires and how nanowires are created.
How MIDI Works
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MIDI technology has made music creation more efficient and less expensive. Learn how MIDI technology works in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Is It Safe to Pay Bills Online?
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Is it safe to pay bills online? Find out if it is safe to pay bills online at HowStuffWorks.
Why do you have to turn your phone on at airport security?
Going through airport security is the worst part of flying for most people. Now you may be asked to turn your cell phone on in the security line. Why do you have to do that? And does it really keep us safe?
How Light Works
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Some of the brightest minds in history have focused their intellects on the subject of light. Einstein even tried to imagine riding on a beam of light. We won't get that crazy, but we will shine a light on everything scientists have found so far.
How Smoke Detectors Work
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As the saying goes, "Where there's smoke, there's fire." Smoke detectors are amazing: They're pretty inexpensive, but they save thousands of lives each year. Learn all about nuclear and light-sensing smoke detectors.
What are hydrogen fuel cell kits?
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What are hydrogen fuel cell kits? Keep reading to learn about hydrogen fuel cell kits and what they are used for.