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How Animal Detectives Work
The next "CSI" spin-off may not take place at a zoo or wildlife preserve, but there are real-life detectives working to solve cases of the furry, feathered variety.
Can companies beam advertisements into my brain?
You're out shopping when suddenly a voice tells you to buy the product right in front of you. Brilliant gimmick or creepy invasion of personal privacy?
How Psychotechnology Works
Psychologists have created a number of tools to help them delve deeper into the mysterious human subconscious. What are these tools, and do they really work?
How Fantasy Football Works
Grab your pigskin and a pen and prepare for the office gridiron face-off: It's fantasy football season again. Rookie or pro, we can get you started on the road to claiming this year's virtual Super Bowl.
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How Turbochargers Work
When people talk about race cars or high-performance sports cars, the topic of turbochargers usually comes up. A turbo can significantly boost an engine's horsepower without increasing its weight.
What U.S. city composts the most waste?
Champions of Compost. Or perhaps Masters of Mulch. Whatever title you want to bestow, one U.S. city is cleaning up -- literally -- in the category of top composter.
Can the government see what Web sites I visit?
The United States government is pretty much on your side when it comes to advocating for Internet browsing freedom. But some special circumstances merit Big Brother's watchful eyes.
What's the world's cheapest car?
A car for $2,500 has to be a joke, right? Wrong. Meet the Nano from Tata Motors, the world's cheapest car and the auto industry's answer to the $100 laptop.
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How Bankruptcy Works
United Airlines� share price fell 76 percent last Monday after Google News service and Bloomberg Professional network published an erroneous, outdated news story. The story, which was six years old, claimed the airline had filed for bankruptcy.
How Archaeology Works
Archaeologists digging near Pella, the ancient Macedonians� capital, have unearthed gold jewelry, copper and iron weapons, and pottery at a vast burial ground in northern Greece. How do archaeological excavations work?
How Tunnels Work
A fire broke out on a freight train last Thursday as it traveled the Channel Tunnel, which links England to France. Fortunately, all passengers were escorted to safety, though some suffered injuries. How are tunnels constructed?
How China's Pollution Sniffers Work
A federal science report stated in about 50 years, summer temperatures in the United States may increase by three degrees due to the smog, soot and other pollutants hanging over Beijing. Is it true that China has hired professional pollution sniffers?
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