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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on August 09, 2024

12 Nanotechnology Examples Making a Big Impact

The manipulation of materials on a nanometric scale is seen in everything from athleisure wear to beer.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on August 08, 2024

What Is a Mainframe?

You may think they’re old school, but these computing platforms still power several major industries.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on August 08, 2024

What Is a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)?

These unique pieces of hardware can be programmed to perform almost any function.

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Mike Thomas Mike Thomas
Updated on August 02, 2024

What Is Simulation Theory? Are We Living in a Computer Simulation?

What is reality? Simulation theory tackles some heavy questions.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on July 31, 2024

6 Types of Computers to Know

They used to be stored in warehouse-like facilities. Now they're everywhere.

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Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on July 30, 2024

What Is Haptic Feedback?

The field of haptic feedback technology is abuzz with innovation.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on July 29, 2024

What Is Flipper Zero?

The internet’s favorite multi-purpose hacking device, explained.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on July 24, 2024

Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI), Explained

This microchip for your brain sounds a lot like telekinesis.

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Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on July 22, 2024

What Is Quantum Computing?

A guide to understanding quantum computing and how it works.

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Mae Rice Mae Rice
Updated on July 12, 2024

27 3D Printing Companies to Know

3D printing is an art — and these companies perfect it.

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