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How are movies stored on DVD discs?

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How are movies stored on DVD discs? Learn about storage capacity, data compression and the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG).

What's Inside My Computer?

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Inside a computer there are many parts that work together to make it process data. Find out more about what's inside a computer.

What is a virtual hard drive?

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Virtual hard drives are the latest stage in digital data storage's evolution. Learn what virtual hard drives are all about.

NOAA's Argo Program Has Been Observing the Oceans for Two Decades

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NOAA's Argo program distributes floating observatories across the globe. Why? They collect data about the world's oceans that is critical to understanding the planet.

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 Misfit Trackers Work

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Misfit Trackers have garnered lots of plaudits for their sleek design and multiple color options. But how do they stack up on data collection?

How Black Boxes Work

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Black boxes help investigators determine what happened in an airplane accident. What's inside a black box and how does it record flight data?

The Truth About Cloud Storage and Its Future

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Behind cloud storage is a complicated system for storing your data on countless hard drives and magnetic tapes. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

How the Living Earth Simulator Will Work

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You may have noticed that our planet isn't terribly predictable. Could a German polymath and an unfathomable pile of data change that?

Tech Talk: Computer Memory Quiz

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Without memory, computers wouldn't be able to store data in any way. How much do you know about computer memory?

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