Computer science
The truth about Colossus - Decoding computer over 2m high used in World War II
The massive Colossus computer took up as much space as a room, reducing code-breaking time from weeks to hours.
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Oceanography
Scientists decipher the secret of the immortal jellyfish's longevity
Scientists in Spain have sequenced the genetic code of Turritopsis dohrnii - an organism with the ability to continuously reverse its life cycle - in the hope of uncover…
Science invention
Top 5 inventions from the 18th century that changed the face of humanity
Inventions brought breakthroughs, as well as increases in labor productivity, during the First Industrial Revolution.
Science story
Margaret Hamilton - The unsung hero of the historic Apollo mission
Software engineer Margaret Hamilton was instrumental in helping the Apollo 11 astronauts land on the Moon and return safely to Earth.
Scientific works
Could life on Earth start with a dose of cyanide?
A spoonful of carbon, a drop of hydrogen and a bit of cyanide - this could be a code snippet of a recipe that creates the building blocks of life. Yes, you read its name…
1001 mystery
Why does Russia have 3 nuclear suitcases, besides Putin who are the two other powerful men used?
While the US President has only one nuclear suitcase that allows the deployment of nuclear weapons, the Russian military has up to 3 nuclear suitcases. This difference i…
Discover science
This is the first grave to install a TV to show videos of the deceased
The grave is fitted with a TV screen so that descendants who visit the grave can watch videos of the deceased.
1001 mystery
Hy-Brasil: Legendary ghost island and mysterious UFO coordinates written in binary
It is said that the island is inhabited by saints or is a paradise where advanced civilization is located.
AI - Artificial intelligence
What if AI becomes a hacker?
Over the past few years, technologist and researcher Bruce Schneier has been studying the hacking potential of social systems.
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Decoding Vietnamese genes: Who are we?
How are the ancestors of the Thai, Tay, Nung ... related to the ancestors of the Kinh or other ethnic groups? Where the Vietnamese people come from is not easy to answer.
Health
Should plastic containers labeled 'safe' be put into the microwave?
Even with labeled plastic containers that can be safely used in microwave ovens, experts recommend not to use them because of the risk of chemical leakage that is harmfu…
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NASA proposes the 'Artemis Treaty': Code of Conduct for countries exploring the universe
It sounds like a science fiction movie, but no, recently NASA has proposed a set of codes of conduct for space research agencies of countries ...
Archeology
An American Indian who traveled with Iceland to Iceland?
Scientists have long sought the answer to hidden places in history by studying the genetic code of some Icelandic.
Computer science
How to add / remove trusted devices for Microsoft accounts
You can designate a PC as a trusted device and do not need to enter a security code every time you access sensitive information. This guide will show you how to add or d…
Computer science
Windows 10 20H2: The first information is revealed
The first information about the next 20H2 version has begun to be shared. According to newly revealed information, the 20H2 update will be codenamed Manganese.