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How Domain Name Servers (DNS) Work
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When you type a URL into your web browser's address bar, the correct page appears as if by magic (provided you typed it correctly). Is it the work of sorcery? Nope! Domain name servers are handling all the data behind the scenes.
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.
What Is CERN?
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Decades before you ever heard of the Higgs, this multinational particle physics lab was smashing its way to answers about how the universe worked. Pop inside CERN just as half of the world's particle physicists do every year.
What Is an RSS Feed?
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Short for Really Simple Syndication, RSS is a way to subscribe to a source of information, such as a Web site, and get brief updates delivered to you. So what should you subscribe to, and what happens next?
Why Conspiracy Theorists Are Obsessed With CERN
CERN's work has been groundbreaking to say the least, but conspiracy theories run rampant about the potential disasters it could cause, too.
How Cannibalism Works
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Cannibalism is a topic that's widely misunderstood and feared -- especially in the Western world. Learn about cannibalism and ancient and modern practitioners.
The History of E-commerce
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While the history of e-commerce is short, e-commerce has changed how we do business online. Learn more about the history of e-commerce.
How Silverlight Works
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Microsoft Silverlight is a platform for rich Internet application development similar to Adobe Flash. Learn more about Microsoft Silverlight
What do you think the Internet will be like in 2050?
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The Internet in 2050 will likely be different from today. What do you think the Internet will look like in 2050? Cast your vote here.
What does CERN mean for the future of the universe?
What does CERN mean for the future of the universe? They may make amazing discoveries. Find out: What does CERN mean for the future of the universe?