Category: Technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every industry, and medicine is no exception. From drug discovery to diagnostic imaging to personalized treatments, AI is helping to accelerate medical breakthroughs and improve patient care. AI Streamlines Drug Development One of the most promising applications of AI in medicine is drug development. The traditional drug discovery pipeline […]

As technology continues to advance, the amount of data collected on individuals is growing exponentially. From social media sites to loyalty programs at stores, our personal information is being gathered, stored, analyzed, and often shared or sold without our knowledge or consent. This massive accumulation of data has raised serious privacy concerns. While the data […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telemedicine and virtual health services. As the virus spread in early 2020, healthcare systems were overwhelmed and people avoided in-person doctor visits. Telemedicine provided a way for patients and doctors to connect while maintaining social distance. Over the past two years, telemedicine has gone from a niche […]

Biohacking, also known as DIY biology, refers to attempts to manipulate the body and biology through the use of technology, science, and self-experimentation. The biohacking community holds the belief that the human body can be “hacked” to optimize health, well-being, and physical and mental performance. As biohacking gains momentum, it brings with it optimism about […]

Quantum computers have long been heralded as the next major computing revolution. Their ability to perform calculations exponentially faster than classical computers for certain problems holds enormous promise. However, this additional computing power could also be turned towards breaking currently secure encryption methods, putting a vast amount of sensitive data at risk. How Do Quantum […]

Blockchain technology first emerged as the underlying infrastructure that powered Bitcoin – the original cryptocurrency. However, blockchain has evolved to enable much more than just digital currencies. Let’s explore some of the key ways that blockchain is moving beyond cryptocurrency and shaping the future of the internet as we know it. Decentralization Through Blockchain One […]

Bitcoin burst onto the scene in 2009 as the first ever cryptocurrency. Its invention and growing popularity have fueled an explosion of innovation in digital currencies and blockchain technology that is disrupting the world of finance. The Advent of Bitcoin In 2008, an anonymous person or group writing under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto published a […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are being rapidly adopted across various industries, from healthcare to criminal justice to employment screening. As powerful as these systems can be in automating tasks and finding patterns in data, they also come with significant ethical challenges regarding transparency, bias, and fairness that must be addressed. Understanding Inherent Biases in AI […]

Wind power is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources in the world. As wind turbines get bigger and more efficient, operators are looking to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to further improve performance and reliability. How AI and IoT Benefit Wind Turbines There are several ways that […]