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5 Futuristic Trends in Supercomputing
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Trends in supercomputing will allow machines of tomorrow to do things we can't even imagine today. Learn about 5 futuristic trends in supercomputing.
10 Educational Video Games Your Kids Will Love
Educational video games your kids can love as much as regular games. See 10 educational video games your kids will love.
Can You Name the British Movie From One Screenshot?
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God save the Queen and British cinema as well! Hollywood may dominate, but the U.K. is doing fine, shaking and not stirring drinks for James Bond and heading to Hogwarts with Harry Potter. Think you can name all of these British films? Take the quiz and see!
How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?
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Who made it possible to light up your home at night? Thomas Edison, right? Yes, but without the work of Nikola Tesla, we would be living in a different world.
What Is an Algorithm?
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When you use programming to tell a computer what to do, you also get to choose how it's going to do it. So, what is an algorithm? It's the basic technique used to get the job done.
How the Uncanny Valley Works
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When a super-realistic android or video character gives us a creepy feeling, it enters the uncanny valley. Why do we get spooked, and what can we do to avoid it?
How Space Stations Work
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Space stations allow astronauts to live and work in Earth orbit. Learn about space stations and how space stations work in this article.
Is fluoride considered a poison in most European countries?
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Fluoride is commonly added to drinking water but could be dangerous. Learn about fluoridation and fluoride poisoning.
How Shapewear Works
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Squeezing into a tight pair of Spanx can make you look better, if not feel better. Learn about shapewear by reading this article at HowStuffWorks.
How Psychopaths Work
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The average psychopath isn't a ruthless killer. Learn what makes a psychopath in this article at HowStuffWorks.