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Sep 5, 2026 26 min

GPS Hidden Messages - Computerphile

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Something odd was going on with the signals broadcast by the GPS satellites. Steven Murdoch of University College London explains how he used statistical analysis to work out what might be going on. To read more about Steven's findings: https://sjmurdoch.github.io/gps-special-messages/ Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: https://jane-st.co/computerphileThis video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley.Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at https://www.bradyharanblog.com

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