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Is it harmful to breathe 100 percent oxygen?
Oxygen is a necessary component of the air we breathe; ...
Oxygen is a necessary component of the air we breathe; but in its pure form, it can be hazardous to one's health. Marshall Brain explains how breathing pure oxygen harms the human body in this episode.
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How do stabilizer bars work?
Stabilizer bars are designed to keep your car from rolling ...
Stabilizer bars are designed to keep your car from rolling when you make sharp turns. Learn more about how these bars work in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How does disk defragmentation work?
The term 'disk defrag' usually refers to the Windows utility ...
The term 'disk defrag' usually refers to the Windows utility known as the disk defragmenter. But what exactly is this thing, and how does it work? Tune in as Marshall Brain explains disk defragmentation in this podcast.
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Is it true that a diesel engine can operate underwater?
Under certain circumstances, diesel engines can operate while submerged in ...
Under certain circumstances, diesel engines can operate while submerged in water. Find out what it takes to waterproof an engine -- and why diesel engines are better candidates than their gasoline counterparts -- in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How do space mirrors work?
Mirrors placed in space could deflect excessive sunlight and combat ...
Mirrors placed in space could deflect excessive sunlight and combat global warming trends. Find out more about space mirrors in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Can we make gasoline from bacteria?
A new company is claiming that, next year, the problems ...
A new company is claiming that, next year, the problems of carbon emissions, foreign oil dependence, oil spills, fuel shortages, etc. will all end due to a breakthrough in biotechnology. Is it true?
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How does a fiber optic cable work?
Fiber optic cables make long-distance telephone communication and Internet access ...
Fiber optic cables make long-distance telephone communication and Internet access much more affordable and accessible. Get Marshall's explanation of fiber optic cables in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Does airing out mattresses outside do any good?
Airing out rugs and mattresses outdoors is a great way ...
Airing out rugs and mattresses outdoors is a great way to disinfect them, thanks to a little thing called ultraviolet light. Find out how UV light can disinfect everything from rugs to water in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How does a QWERTY keyboard work?
The QWERTY keyboard is the standard for most computers today, ...
The QWERTY keyboard is the standard for most computers today, but why are the letters arranged in such a peculiar way? Learn more about the QWERTY keyboard's unusual layout -- and how it compares to the Dvorak design -- in this episode.
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Why do newspapers turn yellow over time?
Newspapers turn yellow over time because they contain lignin, a ...
Newspapers turn yellow over time because they contain lignin, a substance in wood that oxidates when exposed to air and light. Learn more about lignin and paper processing in this episode of BrainStuff.
