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How Chess AI Works
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AI chess programs calculate their game plan based on formulas - algorithms that determine whether a position is "good" or "bad." But how do they really work?
Predicting the Next Death on 'Game of Thrones'
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A team at the Technical University of Munich created a computer program that predicts deaths in 'Game of Thrones.' Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
How To Compress a File
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File compression allows users to make one or more files into a smaller zip file. Learn about file compression, zip files and compression algorithms.
Why Data Encryption Remains a Really Complex Issue
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Is there a way to have encrypted devices and grant law enforcement access? HowStuffWorks explores the complicated issue.
Composing in Code: Musician-Programmers Are Changing the Way Music Is Made
Musicians are often drawn to programming. Learn how the two disciplines are joining up to push musical boundaries at HowStuffWorks Now.
How Virtual Surround Sound Works
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Virtual surround sound mimics the effect of multi-speaker surround-sound systems. Learn about virtual surround sound and find out how sound is perceived.
How Ragdoll Physics Works
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When a character dies in a video game, their death throes are often funny because of the movement. Learn all about ragdoll physics at HowStuffWorks.
What is a digital signature?
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Digital signatures make sure the documents you send electronically are authentic. Learn about digital signatures and other authentication methods.
Spotify Playlists Have Gone to the Dogs ... and Cats ... and Hamsters
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Spotify now has custom playlists for your furry friends (and your favorite iguanas, too). HowStuffWorks gets on board with this 'pawfect' idea.
What's the Hardest Math Problem in the World? Try These 9
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Mathematics is filled with complex challenges, but the hardest math problem in the world isn’t just a difficult question on a school test: It’s one that defies centuries of logic, calculation, and creativity.