Category : Science / Physics and Math

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Science / Physics and Math

Found 30 Posts

This New Algorithm for Sorting Books or Files Is Close to Perfection

The library sorting problem is used across computer science for...

Why Computer Scientists Need Magic 8 Ball-Like Oracles

Hypothetical devices that can quickly and accurately answer questions have...

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5 Physics Equations Everyone Should Know

Our physics expert picks his top-five equations, plus a scheme...

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There’s a New Way to Count Prime

To make progress on one of number theory’s most elementary...

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Can You Get Rich Using a Raspberry

The profit margin on crypto mining is all about the...

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New Superconductive Materials Have Just Been Discovered

Three exotic new species of superconductivity were spotted last year,...

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Viewers of Quantum Events Are Also Subject

The reference frames from which observers view quantum events can...

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How Does a Movie Projector Show the

There’s no such thing as black-colored light. So how can...

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Why Can’t You Switch Seats in an

Yes, the weight distribution on an aircraft really does affect...

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The Simple Math Behind Public Key Cryptography

The security system that underlies the internet makes use of...