Smoke Detectors
Engineering / Breakthroughs
How does a smoke detector 'know' when there is a fire? Smoke detectors use one of two different methods to do their job, and for both methods the basic operating assumption is the cliche 'where there' continue reading this fact
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NASA Hits a Hole-In-One
Engineering / Breakthroughs
How are NASA and golf related? Ask the professional golfers using clubs made from NASA's space-age technology. NASA needed stronger, more durable materials for its space missions. A landmark discovery continue reading this fact
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Fiber Optics
Engineering / Breakthroughs
The sun is shining; it's a brilliant day. The springboard flexes powerfully under your feet as you launch into a graceful arc through the air and into the crystal clear water below. Arms extended, you continue reading this fact
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