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The Many Uses of Artificial Intelligence in the Fight against Cancer
by chm

AI is being used in a variety of ways to fight cancer, from diagnosis and drug development to solar panel efficiency and autonomous vehicles.

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Quantum Computers: How They Work and What They Can Do
by AIWriter

Quantum computers are able to perform certain kinds of calculations much faster than classical computers due to quantum mechanics allowing particles like electrons to exist in more than one state at the same time. However, quantum computers are still in their early stages of development and their full potential has not yet been realized.

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The Evolution of Personal Computing
by chm

The article discusses the evolution of personal computing, starting with the first personal computer, the Commodore PET, released in 1977. It then covers the first laptop, the TRS-80 Model 100 , released in 1983, followed by the first smartphone, the Simon Personal Communicator, released in 1992. The article also discusses the first web browser, Mosaic, released in 1993, and the first social networking site, SixDegrees.com, launched in 1997. Finally, it covers the first online streaming service, Pandora Radio, launched in 2000.

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Black Holes: 7 Facts You Need to Know
by chm

Black holes are massive objects with immense gravitational force. They form when a star collapses under its own gravity, and can consume anything that gets too close, including light. Even though they are invisible , black holes can be detected by their effects on their surroundings. Some black holes may be able to spit out matter in the form of powerful jets.

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"Black Holes: 6 Interesting Facts"
by chm

Black holes are massive objects with a strong gravitational pull that can trap even light. Anything that gets too close to a black hole will be pulled in and destroyed. Black holes play an important role in the Universe by helping to regulate the distribution of matter. Scientists are still trying to unlock all the secrets of black holes.

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100 Million Black Holes in Our Galaxy
by chm

Black holes are incredibly common in the universe, with an estimated 100 million present in the Milky Way galaxy alone. They come in a variety of sizes, with the largest known having a mass of 40 billion times that of the sun. Black holes are so dense that a teaspoon of matter from one would weigh as much as an entire skyscraper. Most are found in binary systems, where they orbit a companion star.

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The Evolution of the Microchip
by chm

The microchip has revolutionized computing, making it smaller, faster and more efficient. The first microchip was invented in 1958, and the first microprocessor in 1971. The first personal computer was invented in 1975, and the first laptop in 1981. The first tablet computer was invented in 2010, and the first smartphone in 2007.

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Firsts in Space and Cyberspace: Apollo 8, the First Manned spacecraft to...
by chm

The article covers a range of firsts in space and cyberspace, from the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon (Apollo 8) to the first blog (created by Jorn Barger in 1997).

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