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What are the dangers of mercury exposure?
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What are the dangers of mercury exposure? Find out the dangers of mercury exposure, how to avoid them and how to tell if you've been exposed.
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 Chess AI Works
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AI chess programs calculate their game plan based on formulas - algorithms that determine whether a position is "good" or "bad." But how do they really work?
How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?
How Night Vision Works
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Most of us instinctively think of darkness as a way to hide. Night vision has changed all that. So, how can you see someone standing over 200 yards away on a pitch-black night? Find out.
How Radon Works
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In places where uranium is common in the soil, radon is a popular topic of discussion. Even though radon is "completely natural," it can be a real health hazard. Learn how radon forms and why it is so dangerous.
Doomsday Clock Now Closest It's Ever Been to Midnight
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The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds before midnight, the closest it's ever been to global catastrophe. What does this mean for humanity?
Trivia Quiz of the Day
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Are you a wealth of unless information? Do you belong on "Jeopardy?" Do you win every trivia night at the pub? Then, this quiz is for you! Test your smarts with this assortment of random trivia questions.
How Quantum Computers Work
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Quantum computers use the power of atoms to perform memory and processing tasks. Learn why quantum computers will be faster than silicon-based computers.
Entropy: The Invisible Force That Brings Disorder to the Universe
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Entropy is the disorder of a system, but that means a lot more than making a mess of a room.