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Layer 8 of the OSI model for network protocols is almost exclusively used in a joking manner to imply that most problems are not problems of the sy...

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Basically, programming has a lot in common with Lego: on the one hand, it's worth starting at a young age (keyword: practice makes perfect), and on...

Nobody likes to fix the mistakes another person has made due to incompetence, laziness or simply by accident. But when you yourself are that person...

Have you ever thought about the proper way to drink coffee? Sure, you might think: "Pour coffee into the mug, lift the mug, drink, repeat as necess...

If you're interested in the inner workings of our universe and what makes it tick, you'll sooner or later encounter the periodic table. In this han...

Since the first season of The Big Bang Theory aired on TV, we've been aware that the famous thought experiment by Erwin Schrödinger not only clarif...

Bored at the office, restless hand at coffee or tea time, or just feeling a bit nostalgic? No problem, that's what the getDigital Brick Mug is for....

For a long time, researchers believed that the dinosaurs died out as a result of a meteorite impact on Earth. We now know this may not be the case....

Some people like to start their day with coffee or tea and a list of positive things in their lives so that they can look forward to the day and ge...

Of all the technological advancements shown in Star Trek, the transporter would without a doubt be most practical to have. Sure, phasers, replicato...

In physics, you can find many renowned scientists and theorists that are good role models. But the smallest role models are often overlooked in the...

This rather chilling choice of words from the Borg right before assimilation shows the benefits of a hive mind and thus the shared knowledge of sev...

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Physics is definitely the most important of all sciences ? at least according to physicists ;). If you take a closer look, their way of thinking is...

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The life of a starship captain is not always as easy as you might think. In addition to dealing with hostile aliens, you also have to manage the va...

In the bible, the Four Horsemen are the personifications of war, hunger, pestilence and death. But even those who don’t believe in the Christian ve...

As a nerd, one needs to be careful. One small mishap, one mistake and the whole disguise of a friendly and harmless computer guy can come crumbling...

Many myths exist about how engineers manage to find solutions for problems that mere mortals could never hope to solve: pagan blood sacrifices, com...

According to the internet, "Trust me – I'm an engineer" is a phrase that will automatically give the person who has uttered it the ability to fix a...

They wanted to know about the meaning of life but asked for "the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything". And that to...

As Muggles, we have to do without some comforts. Although we have been able to compensate for many things with our technology, our lack of magic st...

Yes, we all know the stereotype: the male nerd enjoys a science-fiction classic like Star Wars while his girlfriend slowly drifts off to sleep. Fir...

Welcome to the 374th meeting of the Friends of R'lyeh, fellow cultists! Before we continue to the main point on today's agenda, the summoning of ou...

Gaze lovingly at the main active substance of your favourite beverage. It might give you an extra dose of concentration and attention ;). Whether y...

If you work as a teacher, a technician or in customer support, some interactions with the average idiot can bring you close to fits of rage. No mat...

While other races tend to use long and unnecessarily complicated greetings, Vulcans have boiled down social interaction to the bare minimum: Five f...

When it's done, it's done and everything will run the way you expect it to run. Well, in theory...In a couple of months, you might have to make som...

Many theories seem flawless on paper. Only when they have to be applied in the real world do unforeseen problems or surprising realisations arise. ...

Isn't it amazing what the human brain is capable of? Not only has it secured our place at the top of the food chain, it can also adapt extremely qu...

In the midst of Sauron’s war against the rest of Middle Earth, one place seems to be almost untouched by all the trouble. We are, of course, talkin...

In the extremely popular video game Minecraft, a pickaxe is widely considered to be the most important tool. No pickaxe = no mining = no Minecraft....

Just as the natural science this mug is dedicated to, the Science Mug: Chemistry likes flashy entrances. The equation for the oxyhydrogen reaction ...

"Hey, you're working with computers, right? Can you take a look at my laptop? Internet Explorer is extremely slow and this moose keeps asking for m...