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Could Thorium Power the Next Generation of Nuclear Reactors?
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Thorium is in many ways safer than uranium for nuclear power production. But is it safe enough to bet on for our energy future?
What's Going on With Detroit's Mysterious Zug Island?
A disturbing noise, somewhere between a window-rattling bass and a brain-numbing deep thrum has bugged the heck out of residents in the city of Windsor, Ontario, Canada for years, and it's called the Windsor Hum.
Yes, You Can be Allergic to Vibrations
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Scientists are discovering why some people break out into hives from physical contact like clapping hands or running.
Exploring the Chinese Space Station Project
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The Chinese space station Tiangong, now with its first crew of astronauts, is scheduled for completion in 2022. What does that mean for the future of the aging International Space Station and multinational space cooperation?
12 Exciting VR Applications Other Than Gaming
For decades now virtual reality (VR) has dangled on the fringes of technology without ever truly achieving accepted mainstream adoption or commercial success. But according to Citigroup analyst Kota Ezawa, 2016 will be the year that VR finally gains widespread recognition and approval. By 2019 the VR market is expected to top $200 billion after accounting [...] The post 12 Exciting VR Applications Other Than Gaming appeared first on Goliath.
What Is an AI Black Box? A Computer Scientist Explains
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AI black boxes refer to AI systems with internal workings that are invisible to the user. Here's what that means.
How GenForum Works
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GenForum is a social networking site that has become very popular. Learn all about GenForum at HowStuffWorks.
How Spy Flies Will Work
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Gathering reconnaissance during battle typically puts small teams of soldiers in harm's way. Tiny robotic flyers, called micro air vehicles (MAVs), could do away with this danger. Learn all about spy flies.
How Pandemic Works
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Pandemic is a board game in which players work cooperatively to cure the world map of epidemic diseases. Learn how the game of Pandemic works at HowStuffWorks.
Recycled Plastic Waste Creates Roads
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Plastic waste can be recycled as a road-building and repair material. HowStuffWorks looks at the process.