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Car Safety Systems Don't Always 'See' in Bad Weather, AAA Says
A new study out from AAA found that advanced vehicle safety systems struggled when weather conditions weren't optimal. Some test runs even ended in collisions.
This Comprehensive Quiz Will Determine Your Ideal College Major
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You know you have to choose wisely when you go to college, with a mix of passion and employability informing your decision. Let this quiz help point you in the right direction!
Who Said It: Captain Kirk or Captain Picard?
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Many people have served as captain on the U.S.S. Enterprise. But out of all the captains in Starfleet, two hold a special place in our hearts: Captain James Tiberius Kirk and Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Think you know who is who?
What's Your Intelligence Type?
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Intelligence takes many forms and no two people are exactly the same, but there are broad categories that cover classes of intelligence. Which one is yours?
What Percent Clever Are You?
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Are you savvy enough to adapt to any situation life throws at you? Could you survive a day in the wild all alone using only your wits? Only clever people will get a high score on this quiz! Are you one of them?
How Second Life Works
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Second Life is a three-dimensional virtual world that allows users to interact with each other. Find out how the Second Life virtual world works.
How Artificial Hearts Work
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On July 2, 2001, heart failure patients gained new hope, as surgeons performed the first artificial heart transplant in nearly two decades. The AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart is the first completely self-contained artificial heart and is expected to at least double the life expectancy of patients.
How Hydropower Plants Work
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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.
How Car Steering Works
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When it comes to crucial automotive systems, steering is right up there with the engine and the brakes. Find out all about car steering systems.
How Broadcast Messaging Works
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Broadcast messaging delivers information to lots of recipients at once. Learn about broadcast messaging service providers, different kinds of broadcast messages and do-not-call lists.