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What is string theory?

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String theory tries to bring relativity and quantum physics into one general theory of everything. Learn about string theory in this article.

Crumple Theory: We Can Learn a Lot From How Paper Crumples

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Crumpling is a physical process that occurs when a thin sheet is forced to adapt to a smaller space and is seen in everything from DNA packing in a cell nucleus to the formation of mountains.

How Chaos Theory Works

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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).

How Game Theory Works

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Game theory introduction coincided with advances in economy and warfare. Read about game theory introduction and how it changed the way we wage war and bets.

Top 10 Space Conspiracy Theories

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Space conspiracy theories feature hoaxes, government cover-ups and intelligent aliens. Check out our list of the top 10 space conspiracy theories.

What's the technological singularity?

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The technological singularity happens when computers develop their own intelligence. Learn about the technological singularity.

'The Big Bang Theory' Quiz

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If you know the difference between a bat'leth and a broadsword, you may share Sheldon Cooper's love of "Star Trek" on the popular series "The Big Bang Theory." What else do you know about Sheldon's universe and the people he shares it with?

How the Big Bang Theory Works

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The big bang theory is well-known, but there are many misconceptions about it. Like what? Let's start with this one: There was no bang.

How the Steam Locomotive and Steam Technology Work

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Steam technology works to harness the power of steam in order to perform work. Learn about steam technology and some steam technologies.

How MotionScan Technology Works

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MotionScan technology adds more life-like features to animated figures. Take a look behind the scenes at MotionScan technology to learn more.

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