Science & Technology
Artificial Intelligence: The cure to ‘unconquerable’ health challenges
As the use of antibiotics increases globally, a new challenge awaits mankind: the development of antibiotic resistance. Will the incorporation of modern technology into medicine help us conquer some of the most difficult health challenges in the 21st century?
Mahjong AI: The Next Level
Computers have surpassed humanity in many games like Chess. Mahjong is a very different game, which means making an AI play it optimally is a unique challenge. But in doing so, the scope of AI could change drastically.
Emotional intelligence: a conversation with our feelings
As the world turns towards new technologies, the value and importance of emotions tends to fade with time within our society. However, ironically, emotional intelligence is increasingly gaining attention and happens to be a useful tool for world leaders.
To P or NP that is the question
Computers have come a long way, most problems we encounter today are trivial to them. However, they still face challenges that would take more time than the age of the universe to solve. What’s the difference between these problems?
Why the Pandemic is So Much Worse for the Blind
Life in the pandemic has been a challenging and full of uncertainty for all. But what many don’t realize is that our new normal has been a particularly difficult adjustment for the blind. We discuss why.
Death By Social Media
The use of social media can be likened to a double-edged sword. While users can exercise their freedom of speech and expression through these platforms, what happens when unrestrained freedom is granted?
The Great Engineering Practice
Have you ever wondered about the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai or the International Space Station orbiting faster than 2000 kmph above our planet’s surface?
The 0, e and i in Maths: A History of Numbers
It’s natural for us to think about numbers like fractions, negatives and 0. But their existence wasn’t immediate to us. We discovered and adopted them into our number system. So how and when did we discover them, and are there any others?
Deepfakes: Two Realities
Deepfakes, like most emerging technologies, offer an exciting proposal one where we can shape the very reality we experience. But what happens when we can’t tell fiction from reality?
The New Era of Globalisation: Plastic Pollution
Plastics are everywhere; they are in your washing machine, they flow through your tap water, they accompany urban dust and they decorate the insides of your favourite seafood. How did this come to be?
Saving the World from its Own Apocalypse
It is more than love for animals or nature, it is a question of survival. A dark future is threatening our planet, it is perhaps our chance to save it.
Journey to the Subterranean World
Before seismic waves helped us achieve a more accurate understanding of the earth’s interior structure, many turned to bizarre and imaginative theories. Let’s dive into one of these which is the Hollow Earth Theory!
Making Better Aircrafts
Over the course of the past century, commercial aviation has witnessed leaps of progress driven by both individuals to large companies. Yet, the door to further innovation remains ajar. Find out how by learning about key past and current developments.
A Genius Surrounded by Pigs – Elon Musk’s Neuralink
Is the hype around Neuralink justified? Why should we care? The article explores the reasons why this emerging technology could be a game-changer, why we need humanity to accept this new phase in Medicine Technology and much more.
Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
What is the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the fundamentals of economics and business strategy? Let’s take a step back to understand how this revolution in technology impacts people and processes.
A Look Back At Nostalgia
Have you ever found an old photo, walked by a school you used to go to or heard a song from your youth and felt … happy? Sad? Wistful? Sentimental? This feeling has an interesting history and implications, so let’s take a look back at nostalgia.
Today’s Forecast: Manipulated Weather
What do the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption and an ocean filled with millions of white golf balls have in common? They can both combat climate change-potentially. Read on to discover how the field of geoengineering is trying to combat climate change.
E-textile to revolutionize the medical profession?
From the least to the most developed, countries around the world have had to adapt to COVID-19’s new normal. One big trend, particularly in developed nations, has been the rapid digitalisation of many aspects of life. According to Stanford University, 42% of the US labor force has now fully shifted their work to virtual platforms. […]
How special is SpaceX-NASA’s Demo-2 mission?
Humans launching themselves hundreds of kilometres above our planet’s surface isn’t a new practice and neither is the involvement of private aerospace unheard of. Then why is the recent SpaceX’s crewed Demo 2 mission so significant.
A Stubborn Pathogen
In 2004, the NHS introduced a policy forbidding many receivers of blood transfusions from becoming blood donors. Today, this restriction is active, and the reason involves a demented generation of British cows.
FinTech, Mobile-banking, and Security
A portrayal of FinTech momentum as well as the security measures this force entails.
Facial recognition: perfect or flawed?
We are seeing an increasing use of facial recognition technology in our everyday lives. From security, policing, and even just unlocking our smartphones. But how does facial recognition work, and how effective is it really?
The Anthropocene
We have existed on this planet for less than 0.0004% of the earth’s history yet scientists propose that we have entered the Anthropocene, a new epoch characterized by our significant impact on the planet. Is this claim based on human arrogance and false environmental alarmism or do we have the necessary scientific evidence proving its existence?
How effective is mechanical ventilation in treating COVID-19 patients?
A quick medical solution is what we can best hope for Covid-19 pandemic. However, have we approached it the right way since its outburst? Is mechanical ventilation the sole method to treat the Covid-19 patients?
The less beaten path – The professional world of 10-pin bowling
The notion that bowling isn’t a real sport should hand in its two weeks notice and book a flight to some tropical island where hammock-linked palm trees abound and fancy cocktails with quirky straws are served in cracked 7 pound house balls.
A brief overview of aircraft engine types and what makes the SR-71 Blackbird so special
Engineers have developed a variety of solutions to our aviation needs. This article provides an overview of the main jet engines used today and explains why the SR-71 is such a pinnacle of human engineering.
How did Patient H.M. change the course of neuroscience?
Imagine the possibility of not being able to create new memories, but can remember events from decades ago- this what happened when Henry Molaison hippocampi were removed. “H.M was described as ‘like waking from a dream… every day is alone in itself’” and even “underestimated his own age”. In this article, the difficulties H.M faces are described, but also what scientists have discovered that has changed the course of neuroscience.
What are aerospike engines and how do they compare to bell nozzle engines?
With human endeavours once again reaching the moon and beyond, aerospike engines may become a reality sooner rather than later.
Memory: The Atlantis of arts
Memorising by rote is instinct, but so is grabbing a hot iron when it falls out of your hands. The well-developed visuospatial skills humans have have historically been easily exploited to propel memory to astronomical heights. You’re just a palace away.
Virtual Classrooms: The Future?
Crisis often fuels innovation. Yet, is the global education sector adequately ready to replace traditional classrooms with online ones for good after COVID?
The Effects of Technology on Legal Education and Practice
Students in their final year of secondary education are provided with a few options in regards to the teaching mechanisms used by universities in legal studies. With the introduction of new technologies in the legal profession, universities may have to introduce new skills training for their undergraduates. The more conventional model of teaching can be […]