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How Hydrology Works
Without water, Earth would be a barren and lifeless planet. But did you know the Earth's water supply has not increased or decreased for billions of years? No wonder hydrologists are so fascinated by water.
Do vaccines cause autism?
No one likes seeing a nurse approaching with a long needle. But some people say there's more to worry about with a vaccine than just some tears and a bandage. Do you need to worry about autism, too?
What are green-collar jobs?
Many workers are trading in their blue or white collars for one that's a bright shade of green. Are these new jobs in environmental fields the way of the future or just a fad?
Why are my brakes squeaking?
Squeaky brakes can cause a driver to panic, as brakes are arguably the most important safety feature in automobiles. Sometimes the concern is warranted, but other times there may be nothing wrong at all.
Hydrology
Vaccines Cause Autism
Green-collar Jobs
Brakes Squeaking
How Sinkholes Work
We tend to think of the ground beneath our feet as terra firma, but sometimes it's about as stable as a house of cards. What happens when the Earth suddenly opens up and swallows houses, cars and people?
What's more sustainable, mass-produced or handcrafted furniture?
One of these chairs is not like the others, especially if it's built locally and made from materials that meet environmental guidelines. How can you tell the difference when you're furniture shopping?
Do we really get wiser with age?
Do wrinkles on the face tell you anything about wrinkles on the brain? It's commonly believed that that grandpa has more knowledge than his young whippersnapper of a grandkid. Does the theory hold up?
How Trojan Horses Work
We all get spam e-mail messages that tell us to follow a link. But that link could download a Trojan horse. What are Trojan horses, and how are they different from viruses?
Sinkholes
Furniture
Wiser With Age
Trojan Horse
How to Find Water in the Wild
Let's say you get lost in the woods. You're by yourself and don't really have any supplies. You know you need to find water -- but how?
How to Survive in the Jungle
Toxic tree frogs, poisonous plants, malaria-carrying mosquitoes. You get the picture: The jungle is no place to get lost. How will you make it out of this lushness alive?
How Desert Survival Works
The sun beats down and your skin burns. Your parched mouth begs for water, and you fear a sandstorm is on its way. You're stranded in the desert. How will you survive?
How to Survive the Freezing Cold
Maybe you were skiing and had an accident, or maybe the power went out in your home during the winter. Now you have to find a way to survive the extreme cold.
Find Water
Jungle Survival
Desert Survival
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