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Nov 10, 2023 · Air-source, ground-source and absorption heat pumps are the most common kinds of heat pumps, but they won't work in every situation. Read on to learn about other types of heat pumps.

Feb 27, 2024 · X-ray machines seem to do the impossible: They see straight through clothing, flesh and even metal, thanks to some very cool scientific principles at work. Find out how X-ray machines see …

Sep 28, 2023 · Hot how do hot air balloons work? In this article, we'll see what makes these balloons rise up in the air, and we'll also find out how the balloon's design lets the pilot control altitude and …

How They Work This is the simplest telescope design you could have. A big lens gathers the light and directs it to a focal point and a small lens brings the image to your eye.

Nov 27, 2023 · Or is it some horrific chemical reaction that will turn your hands into sentient beings who want to live independently from the rest of your body? Luckily, the science behind those hand …

Sep 7, 2023 · Fireworks may seem magical, but the science behind them is easy to understand. Learn how fireworks and firecrackers work and watch a fireworks video.

Electric motors power almost everything in your kitchen, bathroom and office. But how do they perform their magic?

Because of their ability to focus heat on objects and not just pump hot air into a room, they're useful in home construction or improvement projects, such as helping paint dry. Anytime direct heat is …

Because of the different ways they work, you can't run a swamp cooler and a standard air conditioner in the same house. They would cancel each other out, just like running a dehumidifier and a humidifier …