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How Light Peak Works
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Light Peak is a new standard for how computers communicate with peripherals. Learn about Light Peak technology and Light Peak speeds.
5 Farming Technologies That Changed the World
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Farming technologies have allowed the world to be fed, even though most people no longer farm. Only 2 percent of Americans are farmers, versus 90 percent in the 1700s. Which tools and technologies have had the most impact on farming and why?
10 Sneaky Ways Technology Betrays Cheating Cheaters
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Technology can help cheaters connect with paramours -- but it can also leave a trail that gets them caught. See 10 ways technology betrays cheaters.
5 Types of NASA Technology in Your Attic
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Want to see some cool NASA technology? Just look up. No, you don't need a telescope, but you might want to use a ladder. Not only has the space agency sent Americans to the moon, but it helped put some useful gear into your attic, as well.
10 Disruptive Technologies You Use Every Day
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A disruptive technology is one that's completely changed how we do things. Learn the top 10 disruptive technologies that you use every day.
The Science of Shade: Unlocking Photochromic Lenses
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How can my glasses change from transparent, when I'm inside, to dark when I go outdoors?
How Biodegradation Additives Work
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Plastic's handy, hardy stuff, but we don't want to leave piles of old forks and water bottles for future generations to trip over. Can special additives that break down plastics faster save the day?
What is the history of the remote control?
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These days, remote controls seem to, well, control our lives. Most people tend to have piles of them strewn about their living rooms. But where did this ubiquitous technology come from? Where is it headed?
How Amazon Works
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Amazon.com's story is an e-commerce dream. Find out what makes Amazon different and how its technology infrastructure supports its sales approach.
10 Inventions by Thomas Edison (That You've Never Heard Of)
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It's common knowledge that Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb and the phonograph, but did you know he also developed concrete furniture and a phone to communicate with the dead?