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How Controlled Burns Work
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How effective is fighting a wildfire with controlled fire?
10 Weirdest Sources for Antibiotics
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Many lifesaving antibiotics are discovered in some pretty nasty places. Here are the 10 weirdest sources for antibiotics at HowStuffWorks.
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 Nanotechnology Works
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Nanotechnology is so new, no one is really sure what will come of it. Even so, predictions range from the ability to reproduce things like diamonds and food to the world being devoured by self-replicating nanorobots.
How Reverse Osmosis Works
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How does reverse osmosis work? Find out how a semipermeable membrane can act as a filter for some particles while letting others pass through.
How Artificial Geothermal Energy Works
Artificial geothermal energy is made by adding water to naturally hot rocks. Learn about artificial geothermal energy.
How Plastics Work
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Plastics can be found in a wide variety of products. They are everywhere. Find out how plastics are made and learn about uses for plastics.
How Grow Houses Work
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Grow houses are homes devoted to growing marijuana. Learn why grow houses may be in your neighborhood, especially if you live in Cali or Vancouver.
Top 10 Eco-friendly Substitutes for Plastic
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10 eco-friendly substitutes for plastic is discussed in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about 10 eco-friendly substitutes for plastic.
Extremophiles: How Do These Organisms Push the Limits of Life?
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Extremophiles are organisms that live in "extreme" environments. Learn why extremophiles are remarkable, not only because of their habitats.