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What Would Happen to Earth’s Orbit if the Sun Vanished?

If the Sun miraculously disappeared, the Earth (and all the other objects in the Solar System) would continue their forward motion in a straight line off into space, instead of following their almost-circular orbits. For the Earth this means it would head off towards the stars at about 30km/s (67,000mph). There may be some subsequent …

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Is the Internet Of Things a Real Thing?

The internet is made from a vast global collection of computer networks that all interconnect. In contrast, the Internet of Things (also known as ‘ubiquitous computing’) is a set of smart devices that connect to the internet, making them accessible remotely. Today we have connected heating thermostats, security cameras, motion sensors, lights, doorbells and even …

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