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10 New Jobs Created by the Internet of Things
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The Internet of things refers to the interconnectedness of the modern world. Get the scoop about new jobs created by modern wired life.
How Subways Work
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London without the Tube? New York without its underground scene? Atlantans gliding straight from their MARTA stops to the airport? What would life be like without our underground transportation system?
How Airbags Work
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Do airbags reduce the risk of injury in crashes? Learn about airbags and see the Mythbusters test airbag explosions in a video from Discovery Channel.
How the Internet of Things Works
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The Internet of Things consists of all the web-enabled devices that collect, send and act on data. See how this connectivity is affecting our world.
How Airports Work
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Did you know that airports were once known as "flying fields" because planes took off and landed in large fields? Journey through the hidden world of airports in this article, but without the stress, nail-biting and packages of peanuts.
How Astronauts Work
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Astronauts are adventurers and scientists who work in space. Learn who astronauts are and what they do in space and on Earth.
How Prison Telecommunications Work
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Prison telecommunications is tricky business when there's a risk prisoners will use telephone calls to commit crimes. Learn about prison telecommunications.
How RFID Works
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RFID is a tracking system that uses intelligent bar codes to track items in a store. Learn more about RFID and find out how smart labels work.
How Paparazzi Work
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These guerilla-style photographers have been known to break into private property and intentionally cause car accidents. Is it legal? Not really. So how can they persist? Learn all about the paparazzi.
How Does a VPN Work?
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Virtual private networks (or VPNs) give people a way to secure their communications using internet pathways. Find out how remote users can use VPNs.