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Researchers Create Protein Powder With Just Microbes, Electricity, CO2 and Water
Two researchers have made protein powder out of carbon dioxide, water and microbes. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Is it possible to generate electricity directly from heat?
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Generating electricity from heat is explained in this article. Learn about generating electricity from heat.
What Are Amps, Watts, Volts and Ohms?
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Amps, volts, watts, and ohms are the main units used for measuring electricity. Find out how amps, watts, volts, and ohms relate to electricity.
What is voltage?
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Voltage is how we measure the difference in electric potential energy. Learn about what voltage is from this article.
Why does a balloon stick to hair?
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HowStuffWorks explains the secrets of static electricity.
How to Read a Power Meter
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You want to learn how to read the electric power meter in your home to see if the meter reader sent by the electric company was accurate. This article will teach you how to read a power meter.
How Faraday Cages Work
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Thanks to the Faraday cage, we can control electricity and make it safer for our computers, cars and other inventions.
How Much Coal Is Required to Run a 100-watt Light Bulb 24 hours a Day for a Year?
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Where electricity is produced from a coal fired power station, how much coal is required to run a 100-watt light bulb 24 hours a day for one year?
How Nikola Tesla Worked
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Although many still remember Nikola Tesla, his name doesn't carry the weight it once did during his famous battles with Thomas Edison. What was this eccentric genius like?
What is an oscilloscope used to measure?
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An oscilloscope measures the voltage and frequency of an electric signal. Learn how it works.