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The Science Behind the Samsung Galaxy Note 7's Battery Fires

Friday, September 9, 2016 - 15:51 in Mathematics & Economics

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is suffering the same fate as countless hoverboards — there are reports that some phones have been bursting into flames, prompting Samsung is issue a recall and the FAA to strongly discourage passengers from carrying the devices.

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