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Why am I not allowed to use my cell phone in airplanes or hospitals?

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Electromagnetic interference can create problems in some equipment in airplanes and hospitals. Learn about electromagnetic interference from cell phones.

Can information travel faster than light?

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Can information travel faster than light? While light speed is usually the universal speed limit, could information end up traveling faster that that?

10 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Stephen Hawking

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He was born exactly 300 years after Galileo died. He never won a Nobel Prize, although he was awarded a guest spot on "The Simpsons." What else do you know (or not know) about this acclaimed physicist?

When Is the Earth Going to End?

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The end of Earth will likely come about because of the sun in our solar system. This much you might already know, but we actually have an approximate date.

What will Earth look like in 5,000 years?

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The Earth in 5,000 years would be a very different place because of climate change. Learn about the Earth in 5,000 years.

Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Scientifically Accurate

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The term "science fiction" gives writers an outlet to break the rules a bit and tell stories that revolve around scientific theories and concerns without necessarily having to worry about accuracy. Indeed, there have been many sci-fi movies that totally ignore how science works (we've even compiled a list of the worst offenders), which is fine [...] The post Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Scientifically Accurate appeared first on Goliath.

Who Invented the Internet?

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At one time, sharing files between computers meant carrying a box of punch cards from one machine to another. The Internet changed all that, but who's responsible for creating this network of networks?

What is the world's fastest supercomputer used for?

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Do you know what the world's fastest supercomputer is used for? Read on and learn about Sequoia, the world's fastest supercomputer.

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?

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