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How Self-healing Spacecraft Will Work
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Scientists are now developing a new type of composite material that will allow spacecraft to repair themselves. Learn more about this amazing future technology.
How Shotguns Work
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To do its job, a projectile must both make contact with the target and hit the target in a critical spot. If a rifle is like using a felt-tip pen, a shotgun is like using a can of spray paint.
How Sidewinder Missiles Work
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A Sidewinder missile weaves through the air toward an enemy target as if it has a mind of its own -- and in a way, it does. High-tech "smart weapons" take most of the guess work out of hitting a target. Find out how Sidewinders seek and destroy.
How Sinkholes Work
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Sinkholes are much more than holes in the ground. Learn how sinkholes can cause the Earth to swallow up you, your home and your car.
How Skyscrapers Work
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People build skyscrapers primarily because they are convenient -- you can create a lot of real estate out of a relatively small ground area. They're also awe-inspiring. Skyscrapers capture our imagination -- how high can we build them? Learn about the architecture and design of these monumental buildings.
How Skywriting Works
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Writing a legible message on paper requires a steady hand; writing one in the sky requires a steady everything.
How Sleepwalking Works
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Sleepwalking is an abnormal behavior that occurs while someone is sleeping. Learn more about sleepwalking and find out how sleepwalking is treated.
How Smart Bombs Work
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Smart bombs use sensors and flight systems to find a specific target. Learn how smart bombs work and about smar-bomb technology such as the JDAM.
How Smart Power Strips Work
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Smart power strips are explained in this article. Learn about smart power strips.
How Smokejumpers Work
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Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?