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How Power Grids Work
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Electrical power is a little bit like the air you breathe: You don't really think about it until it is missing. There are good reasons the power grid distribution system works the way it does, though it can lead to some big problems.
How Prosthetic Limbs Work
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Prosthetic limbs are incredibly valuable to amputees. Find out how prosthetic limbs restore some of the capabilities lost with the amputated limb.
How Pyramids Work
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Pyramids are some of the most amazing structures ever created by man. Learn about pyramids and the technology used to construct the ancient pyramids.
How Quantum Suicide Works
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A man has a gun. But this is no ordinary man, and this is no ordinary gun. This isn't a setup for a sci-fi thriller. It's the premise for quantum suicide.
How Radial Engines Work
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A radial engine has a unique setup that makes it ideal for certain applications. Find out what makes radial engines different, how they operate and where they're used.
How Radiation Sickness Works
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Radiation sickness can be terrifying, painful and -- in some cases -- fatal. Learn about the causes and symptoms of radiation sickness.
How Radiation Works
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Radiation is a loaded word. Believe it or not, not all radiation is bad for your health. Learn which radiation is deadly and which isn't deadly.
How Radio Controlled Toys Work
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RC toys come in many varieties from cars to robots. Learn about the parts of a radio controlled toy and see how RC toys operate without the aid of wires.
How Radioactive Cleanup Works
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It's lunchtime, and you've spastically spilled soda all over your desk. Chances are you could tackle that mess faster than we could say "Mr. Clean." What do you do though when the spill is radioactive?
How Rail Guns Work
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Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust (one can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes). So why isn't the military using them? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.