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How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill

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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.

Aliens? Lasers? Water? What Caused the Al Naslaa Rock to Split So Precisely?

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Split as if by a laser, the Al Naslaa rock in Saudi Arabia's Tayma Oasis baffles scientists and amateur geologists alike. How did this perfect split happen?

What If You Drink Saltwater?

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It's all fun and games when you're on a deserted island. But eventually you're going to get really thirsty. How bad can glugging seawater be?

How Vitaminwater Works

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Vitaminwater is a new product from Glaceau that combines distilled water with vitamins, herbs and flavors. Learn about Glaceau's Vitaminwater product.

How Wave Pools Work

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When the heat sets in, there's nothing like a day at the water park to cool things down -- water parks and their massive wave pools are a huge weekend attraction. Ever wonder what kind of machinery it takes to produce a wave? Learn exactly how an oce

How Do Boats Float? A Look at How Boats Made of Steel Float

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Displacement of water is what allows a boat to float on the water, but how does it work? Find out how displacement allows a steel boat to float in water.

How does desalination work?

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Desalination is the process of removing salt from water. Learn about desalination in this article from HowStuffWorks.

The Great Red Spot May Expose Jupiter's Watery Secret

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Finding a reservoir of water on Jupiter is one of the most pressing issues in planetary science. Learn more about water on Jupiter at HowStuffWorks.

How Geysers Work

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Geysers are explained in this article. Learn about geysers.

How Wetlands Work

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Wetlands act like sponges, soaking up extra water during floods. They filter water as it runs to our rivers and streams. Find out what else wetlands do.

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