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Are we living in a computer simulation?
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Computer simulations can be very life-like, but so real that we might be living in one? Find out if we are living in a computer simulation.
10 Oddball Questions Scientists Have Genuinely Tried to Answer
On its good days, science is incredible and enlightening. On its bad days, science can be anywhere from gross to downright bizarre. What are some of science's craziest questions? (And why did anyone want to answer them?)
Top 5 Computer vs. Human Game Matchups
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Computer vs. game matchups have been popular to see if a computer can think like a human. See the winners of five computer vs. human game matchups.
Scientists Prove Schrodinger's Cat Can Be in Two Places at Once
A bunch of Yale physicists decided to give Schrodinger's cat not one but two boxes. And that, strangely enough, could eventually prove handy for quantum computing.
Scientists Figure Out Why Elephants' Skin Is So Cracked
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HowStuffWorks looks at new study explaining why elephants' skin is so cracked and wrinkled. It's not just that they need some lotion!
Do You Have the Mind of an Artist or a Scientist? Or Are You a Magical Mix of Both?
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Most of us look at the world in one of two ways, to differing degrees. Some of us do so with the rational mind of the scientist, while others look around with the creative mind of the artist. Where do you fall on the scale?
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 Parallel Computing Works
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Parallel processing allows computer programs to run faster because of the use of more CPUs. Learn more about parallel processing at HowStuffWorks.
What Are Haptics on iPhone Devices and Why Do They Exist?
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Ever wonder how flat cell phone keys vibrate to let you know you've pressed a button? It's called haptics, and you can use it for lots more than just phones.
Have scientists found a way to read your mind?
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Is mind reading really possible? See how scientists cutting-edge technology to perceive intentions and learn how mind-reading could impact you.