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Can humans start an earthquake?
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Earthquakes are "natural" disasters, right? Yes, but that doesn't mean the shifting plates that cause them can't be aggravated by human industry.
How Diesel Locomotives Work
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Diesel locomotives are some of the coolest modes of transport out there. Giant machines like these are just full of technological treats. Explore a hybrid-diesel locomotive - from engine to engineer controls.
10 Innovations That Led to the Modern Bullet
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Firearms get the historical spotlight, but what about the projectiles they hurl at insane speeds? Here are the innovations that gave rise to modern ammunition. Think of it as 10 rounds of ammo info.
How Breast Pumps Work
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Breastfeeding is a healthy way to feed young children, but busy schedules and other factors may keep mom from being available when baby's hungry. Breast pumps can help bridge that gap.
How Fire Works
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Few things have done as much harm to humanity as fire, and few things have done as much good. Find out where fire comes from and see why it behaves the way it does. The answers might surprise you!
The Tuned Mass Damper: How Science Could Earthquake-Proof the Skyscrapers of Tomorrow
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Smart Structures will completely change the way buildings react to earthquakes! See how they will work!
Chicxulub Crater: Where the End of the Dinosaurs Began
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The Chicxulub meteor impact may have killed off the dinosaurs. Would they have lived if the meteor missed? Learn more about the Chicxulub meteor.
How Moissanite Jewels Work
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Moissanite is explained in this article. Learn about moissanite.
How did a meteor make hundreds of people sick?
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A meteor strike in Peru may have made up to 600 people sick, according to recent reports. Find out if the meteor strike in Peru is what made people sick.
Neptune: An Ice Giant With Diamond Rain
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Neptune is the eighth planet from the sun and one of the coldest. Its supersonic winds are also the fastest in the solar system.