Search Results | materials
Your search for "materials" returned 4,317 results
How Grenades Work
science.howstuffworks.com/grenade.htm
Grenades are a devastatingly effective weapon on the battlefield. Find out what happens when a soldier pulls the pin and tosses one of these miniature bombs at the enemy.
10 Countertop Cleaning Tips
home.howstuffworks.com/green-living/countertop-cleaning-tips.htm
Cleaning kitchen countertops is an important chore since they are exposed to everything from hot pans to spilled juice. Follow these cleaning tips.
How small can CPUs get?
computer.howstuffworks.com/small-cpu.htm
Small CPU size depends on the number of transistors that can physically be crammed inside. Learn more about how to make a small CPU.
Screws
home.howstuffworks.com/screws.htm
Screws have a few benefits over other fasteners -- they provide lots of strength and can be easily removed. Find out about different types of screws.
Is Theft of DNA by Genetic 'Paparazzi' Our Next Legal Nightmare?
people.howstuffworks.com/genetic-paparazzi-dna-theft-news.htm
People have been raising alarms about the potential for nonconsensual, surreptitious collection and testing of DNA for years, but will genetic paparazzi with DNA collection kits become as ubiquitous as those with cameras?
Micro-lattice Metal: The future of lightweight cars?
auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/vehicles/micro-lattice-metal.htm
Lightweight microlattice metal just might be the future of featherweight cars. Learn more about microlattice metal at HowStuffWorks.
How Composite Decking Works
home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/construction/green/composite-decking.htm
Composite decking is commonly used in deck and patio construction. Learn more about composite decking at HowStuffWorks.
What Is the Mohorovicic Discontinuity and Can Humans Ever Reach It?
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geophysics/mohorovicic-discontinuity.htm
This seismic boundary lies within Earth between the bottom of crust and the uppermost mantle. But nobody has ever dug down deep enough to confirm it exists. So does it?
How do I get the best sound out of my car's audio system?
electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/automotive/car-audio-system-sound.htm
Are you getting the best sound out of your car audio system? Learn about getting the best sound out of your car audio system at HowStuffWorks.
How Do Spacecraft Re-enter the Earth's Atmosphere?
science.howstuffworks.com/spacecraft-reentry.htm
Spacecraft reentry into the Earth is a tricky process. Find out how spacecraft re-entry works and why spacecraft are likely to burn up upon re-entry.