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They were searching for black holes, but accidentally gave us Wi‑Fi. Sometimes the biggest discoveries come from unexpected places!
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https://takfe.com/story/18...
#Innovation #wifi #science #TechHistory #DidYouKnow
https://takfe.com/story/18...

How a Search for Black Holes Gave Us Wi‑Fi - Takfe.com
Back in the early 1990s, a team of scientists in Australia led by Dr. John O’Sullivan set out on a big mission: to catch tiny, fading signals from disappearing black holes. They were inspired by Stephen Hawking’s idea that black holes might leak radiation as they evaporate. Spoiler alert: they didn’..
https://takfe.com/story/187-how-a-search-for-black-holes-gave-us-wi-fi
09:15 AM - Apr 22, 2025 (UTC)