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Aquanaut Survives Underwater by Peeing on Algae
- Watch this video about Australia's "aquanaut" on HowStuffWorks. on April 5, 29-year-old Lloyd Godson, a marine biologist, entered the 2 meter-high yellow biosub capsule. His survival hinged on a coil of green algae which provided air in return for Godson urinating on the plants each day. See how biosubs and submarines work in this news video from Reuters.
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Discoveries: Tearing Apart the Titans
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Decommissioning an oceangoing vessel is a big job. Learn more about decommissioning in this video.
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Assembly Line: Hay Baler
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Feel free to grab a bale of hay and test one of New Holland's hay balers. Learn more about manufacturing in this video.
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Underwater Car
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Since the famous James Bond car took The Spy Who Loved Me underwater, many have wondered if it is possible. Discovery Channel "Mythbusters" even devoted a segment to the possibility. Meet the sQuba underwater car.
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How Helicopters Work
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Helicopters use various degrees of balance and rotation to fly. Learn how helicopters work in this HowStuffWorks video.
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How Flying Cars Work
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In the near future, flying cars may be on your city's streets. Learn more about flying cars and the M-400 in this HowStuffWorks video.
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How Did This Airplane Avoid Crashing?
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Watch this Reuters video showing a Lufthansa flight to Hamburg that nearly ended in disaster. Flying through storms and battling strong gusts of wind this expert team of pilots avoided disaster as they tried to land at the Hamburg airport.
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How Waterjets Work
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How do waterjets work?
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Robots of the Future
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Robots will one day make our lives easier.
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