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How Gene Banks Work
Researchers are stockpiling the genes of Earth's living creatures, loading them into state-of-the art facilities and freezing them. Are scientists saving them for a rainy day?
Top 5 Green Myths
Since green myths aren't only about giants, leprechauns and dragons, it's often difficult to sort fact from fiction when adopting a greener lifestyle. What are five of the most monstrous green myths?
When do most heart attacks occur -- and why?
There's a special time of year when otherwise healthy people morph into stressed-out shoppers who overeat, overimbibe and forget to exercise. The result? A spike in heart attacks that's anything but merry.
Could blood be used to power batteries?
What if, instead of your standard AA, we used flexible, incredibly thin batteries that could be powered by blood or sweat? Seems like an improvement, right?
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What's more likely -- death by an auto accident or death by french fries?
Car accidents kill people every day, but fast food fats might be just as lethal. So which is deadlier: your french fry habit or a crash on your trek to the drive-through?
Why do leaves turn red, in particular?
Autumn rolls out its very own red carpet to make a fashionable arrival. So how do falling leaves change colors to dramatic hues of crimson and scarlet?
How Hypercars Work
Even if you drive an efficient hybrid vehicle, wouldn't it be great if you could get better mileage? How about 100 miles per gallon (160.93 km/l), or even more? A hypercar may be the answer.
10 High Paying Dirty Jobs
These jobs probably weren't on your list of what you wanted to be when you grew up. But now that you're in the rat race, you may be wondering if a dirty job may be more profitable than your desk jockey career.
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How Stocks and the Stock Market Work
The Dow Jones industrial average fell below 10,000 yesterday for the first time in four years. Find out how stocks and the stock market work.
How Extinction Works
Conservations say one in four mammals is threatened with extinction, and the population of one in two is declining. Find out how extinction works.
How will the government spend the $700 billion bailout funds?
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $700 billion Wall Street rescue package. How will the government spend the $700 billion bailout funds?
How the Judicial System Works
After 13 hours of deliberation, jurors found O.J. Simpson guilty of kidnapping and robbery. Simpson will be sentenced in December 2008. Find out how the judicial system works.
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