“It is not the strongest species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one that responds most to change. » -Charles Darwin The healthcare industry is at the forefront of the AI revolution. The benefits of AI are easy to see in healthcare: helping patients gain health knowledge, faster R&D and faster completion of […]
Redefining astronomy with technology: the Christmas tree galaxy cluster
Dr. Haojing Yan. Credit: Sam O’Keefe/University of Missouri A team of international scientists, led by Dr. Haojing Yan of the University of Missouri, used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to discover 14 new transient objects in the Christmas Tree galaxy cluster , 4.3 billion light years away. These transients, which appear as fl
How to protect your medical data
We live in incredible times. Smart watches monitor our health and apps can track every meal. Technology and medical data are remarkably interconnected. But advances in digital health monitoring come with a major problem: cybersecurity threats. As we consume and adapt to the latest innovations, we fail and expose our most personal data – our [&helli
Why senior technology needs a revolution now
A 2024 study by Age UK found that 42% of people aged 65 and over in the UK do not use the internet, compared to just 5% of the rest of adults. At the same time, the UK government has announced plans to make 80% of its services “digital by default” by 2025, by reducing […]
GM to use Tesla's charging network, joining Ford in leveraging the electric vehicle leader's technology
General Motors (GM) announced its partnership with Tesla to use the electric vehicle leader’s North American network and charging technologies, following a similar move by Ford last month. GM, like Ford, will begin installing a charging port used by Tesla, known as NACS, instead of the current industry standard CCS, in its electric vehicles s
The Most Influential Movie Characters of 2024, Ranked
2024 has been another incredible year for cinema, with many iconic characters captivating audiences and sparking conversations. A new study from QR Code Generator sought to discover which movie characters dominated in popularity this year, based on monthly Google searches for characters featured in the 2024 releases. Topping the list is everyone
Do solar panels work on cloudy days?
When people think of solar energy, they often imagine it thriving under blazing sun, assuming that cloudy weather makes solar panels ineffective. However, solar panels can actually operate on cloudy days, but with reduced efficiency. This common misconception has prevented many potential users from considering solar energy in areas with variable we
Inside HGTV's Smart Home 2024 with Host Tiffany Brooks
Tiffany Brooks has been the visionary designer behind the HGTV Smart Home series for 10 years. Brooks’ designs continually push the boundaries of innovation, combining style and cutting-edge technology. This year, she took on the unique challenge of renovating a home in the multicultural city of Atlanta. With a keen eye on the existing [&he
Residential developers are turning to geothermal energy
As sustainable living continues to evolve from an idea to a priority, forward-thinking communities and developers are increasingly exploring innovative ways to reduce their carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency. One technology that is having a significant impact is geothermal heating and cooling. Unlike traditional HVAC systems, geothermal
The future of personalized medicine
The U.S. healthcare industry has seen a significant shift toward personalized medicine, driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and the need for more effective therapeutic solutions. As the digital health market continues to grow, with an estimated size of $81.17 billion in 2023, digital therapeutics is emerging as a promising appro