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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on March 15, 2023

7 Ways Tech Is Changing for the Better in 2020

Based on our reporting from every major U.S. tech hub, there’s a strong case for optimism in an uncertain year.

Todd Shepherd Todd Shepherd
Updated on March 15, 2023

3 Tech Sectors Primed for Disruption

The rapid pace of change in the tech industry means disruption is never far away.

Nate Farshchi Nate Farshchi
Updated on March 15, 2023

Who’s Going to Pay for American-Made Semiconductors?

Soon, we’ll see rising costs from domestic semiconductor fabs in the price tags on consumer goods.

Thar Casey Thar Casey
Updated on March 15, 2023

Solid-State Silicon Chips Are About to Change the Way We Live. Forever.

You’ll never look at a wall outlet the same way.

Artem Oppermann Artem Oppermann
Updated on March 09, 2023

What Is SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)?

SCADA is widely used in various industries such as power, water and waste management, oil and gas, and manufacturing. Here are the basics of SCADA.

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Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on February 16, 2023

Quantum Computer Games: How Quantum Computing Will Influence Gaming

Better graphics, hyper-realistic character movement and truly random level generation — all may be found in quantum computer games.

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Mike Thomas Mike Thomas
Updated on February 15, 2023

What Is a Computer Simulation and How Does It Work? A Deep Dive.

Whether it’s predicting how viruses spread or forecasting weather conditions, computer simulations replicate real-world events so we can plan for the future.

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Artem Oppermann Artem Oppermann
Updated on February 10, 2023

What Is the Dielectric Constant?

The dielectric constant (also known as relative permittivity) is a measure of a material’s ability to store electrical energy in an electric field.

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Artem Oppermann Artem Oppermann
Updated on February 10, 2023

What Is the Faraday Constant?

The Faraday constant is the electric charge per mole of electrons. It’s denoted by the symbol F and is a physical constant named after the British scientist Michael Faraday.

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Artem Oppermann Artem Oppermann
Updated on February 09, 2023

What Is an Electrical Charge?

An electrical charge is a fundamental physical property that will cause objects to attract or repel one another.

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