June 19, 2020
Social Robots: The Cure to Quarantine Loneliness?
Have months of quarantine left you longing for social interaction? Look no further. Social robots are on their way.
Who needs human friends, anyways? They disappoint us.
Category: Technology
May 9, 2020
Touring the Science Behind Cuseum’s AR “Museum From Home”
Social distancing has stripped us of our face-to-face interactions and recreational forms of cultural enrichment. As we’re all adjusting to the new norm, we’ve had to find alternative sources to fill this void of extracurricular education.
In lieu of visiting a museum, you may be scrolling through photos of the last time you visited the Renwick Gallery or Philadelphia Museum of Art, wishing their were a more hands-on way to relive the experiences.
Consider your wish granted. Cuseum has recently announced the release of their augmented reality technology that allows users to engage with famous artwork and virtually display it in their own humble abode.
April 29, 2020
Americans Say Password Management Is as Stressful as Retirement by NordPass
Experts at NordPass discuss their latest research, which shines a spotlight on the stress of password management.
April 17, 2020
The Complete History of Cable TV by Cable Compare
Experts from Cable Compare teach us about the history of how cable TV came to be.
March 5, 2020
Parental Controls: Keeping Your Children Safe When Watching TV by Cable Compare
Writers from Cable Compare teach us the ins and outs of setting up parental controls on the televison.
March 3, 2020
The Average Person Has More Passwords Than an Average Pop Song Has Words by Nordpass
An average person has 70 to 80 passwords, according to new research by the password manager NordPass.
To put this into perspective, 80 words can make up a four-verse poem. Or a pop song. For example, if we don’t count the repetition of the chorus, Blur’s ‘Song 2’ is roughly 70 words long.
February 17, 2020
Human Hibernation: The Future of Healing and Space Travel
What do arctic ground squirrels and black bears have in common? They’re both among the many animals that hibernate.
Except, hibernation isn’t just a long nap through the cold, dreary winter months. It’s a highly-regulated form of energy conservation that impacts how the brain and body function, says Kelly Drew, a University of Alaska professor and CEO of Be Cool Pharmaceutics.
So, what can we learn from hibernation and what might happen if we humans were to give it a try?
February 1, 2020
The Ultimate Online Privacy Guide for Journalists by Wizcase
Wizcase teaches us the ins and outs of vital cybersecurity measures for journalists.
January 19, 2020
Moonshrooms: How Fungi Could Shape Life on Mars
NASA recently announced they’re exploring new, green ways to sustain human life in outer space through the help of our beloved fungal friends: mushrooms, or rather, their mycelia.
November 23, 2019
Romance in the Digital Age
Let’s face it: even if your heart flutters at the sight of an eggplant emoji, there’s no denying that texting has impacted the art of swooning.