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Why do some Web sites include www in the URL while others don't?
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If a URL does not include "www," is it not on the "Web"? What is the difference between sites that do and don't require the "www" in the URL?
What is a smart card?
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What is a "smart card"? Learn how an embedded microprocessor in a smart card can authenticate your computer usage and data. Learn about smart cards.
Do Bikes Slow Down Car Traffic? Actually, No
If you're a motorist you may be silently cursing the bicyclist in front of you for making you late. But a study showed the speed difference was negligible.
Answer These Questions and We'll Match You to the STEM Job That Fits Your Personality
Do you want a job that will be future-proof? Are you considering a job in a STEM field? Do you need expert guidance on which job to pursue? Take this quiz, and we'll tell you which STEM job matches your personality!
How ASPs Work
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ASPs are a completely new way to sell and distribute software and software services. Learn more about ASPs here.
How the Venice Tide Barrier Project Works
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It's a recipe for disaster: Venice is sinking, and the waters around it are rising. Can the controversial MOSE project save Italy's famous city with a series of aqua gates?
How Carnivore Worked
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The FBI's Carnivore can tap into networks to intercept anything done on the Net. Find out what's involved in Web eavesdropping.
How is L.A. like ancient Rome?
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Aqueducts are one thing held in common by both L.A. and Ancient Rome. Learn about the L.A. aqueducts and how they harmed the Owens Valley.
1 Billion People May Become Climate Refugees By 2050
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Climate refugees are people who have been forced to leave their homes due to an environmental disruption. Learn how the U.N. defines climate refugees.
How the Year 2000 Problem Worked
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Until recently, computer programmers used two-digit placeholders for the year portion of the date in their software. Guess what happened when we realized the system couldn't account for the first two numbers? Mass panic.