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How Teleportation Will Work
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Looking forward to instantaneous travel? The Star Trek teleporter is one step closer to reality. Scientists have now teleported a laser beam. Could humans be next?
How Nanowires Work
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Nanowires are incredibly thin structures that have an incredible length-to-width ratio. Learn about nanowires and how nanowires are created.
Why are there limits on CPU speed?
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CPU speed is limited by two major factors: transmission delays and heat build-up. Learn about what limits CPU speed and how CPU overclocking works.
How Code Breakers Work
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Code breakers are people who use logic and intuition in order to uncover secret information. Learn more about code breakers and how code breakers work.
What Are Imaginary Numbers?
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An imaginary number is a value that's the square root of a negative number. It can't exist on a one-dimensional number line. We'll explain.
How small can CPUs get?
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Small CPU size depends on the number of transistors that can physically be crammed inside. Learn more about how to make a small CPU.
How Laser Communication Works
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When speed is everything and light marks the universe's speed limit, lasers are bound to be the answer. At least, that's what NASA and a bunch of Wall Street types are betting on.
Which Famous World Leader Are You?
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There are over 190 countries in the world, and each one is led by someone with their own distinct style. Take this quiz to find out which world leader most suits you.
How Moore's Law Works
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Moore's Law says computer processors double in complexity every two years. What does that mean? Learn more about Gordon Moore and Moore's Law.
Is cyberwar coming?
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Cyberwar may be on the horizon as hackers target whole countries with online attacks. Find out more about the possibility of upcoming cyberwar.