In 1973, a computer at MIT predicted the collapse of life as we know it by the year 2040. Not based on religion, ideology, or fear — but pure data. The model foresaw key signs beginning around 2020.

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Brilliant figures such as Sergey Nikitovich Mergelyan (1928-2008) defined the 20th century as an era for extraordinary mathematical discovery. Mergelyan was best known for his contributions to ...

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Dmitry Cherepanov, 45, is a self described computer geek, who goes by the nickname “Dmitry Brain.” By day, he is a programmer who helps Ukrainian companies create websites, but his passion for the ...

Water Integrator. Credit: Kramola.info. Lukyanov developed his first “hydraulic computer” to solve a very specific problem related to the construction industry. In this case, Lukyanov’s water ...

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