Medical Technology: The Wave of the Future

Discussing recent advancements of technology in medicine and the ethics behind them

Chasing Humanity

Exploring the development of a neural net powered by nanobots that can help treat depressive episodes in humans.

Artificial Entertainment

Examining the applications of artificial intelligence in entertainment

Reimagining Psychiatry

Exploring the pros and cons behind psychiatric treatments in addition to the development of the wirelessly charged brain implant to treat the same.

Thank You, Jeanette

Bill has had a small chip in his brain for as long as he can remember. Her name is Jeanette, his friend, his only friend. The only person he has ever needed. Her presence is his constant. She is a part of him, to an extent that even he doesn’t understand. By Arnav Rathee The …

Why Making Phone Calls Can Be Dangerous

By Ramya Chamkeri Since the invention of the first smartphone in 1992 (according to Business Insider), the ability and capacity of a phone has changed significantly. Now, a phone does not only serve the purpose of calling but also texting and browsing the internet, and because of this, phones are used often for day-to-day tasks. …

Smartphones: Savior or Destroyer?

By Shreya Ramakrishnan Walking into a room full of people you don’t know can be one of the most terrifying, yet normal, experiences we all face today. For so long, there was nothing we could do about this awkward situation that we were stuck in. That is, until our savior, the smartphone, came along. Now …

The Solution to Sleep Deprivation: Nighttime Gadgets

By Ellie Chen Can’t sleep at night? Well, you’re not alone. Many students stay up extremely late to finish their work, and when they are finally done, they can’t seem to fall asleep. You can actually get better sleep because there are some nighttime gadgets that have been built to help people fall asleep. These …

Your Passwords May Be Stored in Your Sleeves: Smart Threads

By Riya Chatterjee Imagine being able to open locked doors without physically unlocking it with a key, but instead just with a swipe of your wrist. Technology is a major part of the modern person’s life, whether they are aware of it or not. Now, there is a new way to connect yourself to technology: …

The Morality of Becoming Superhuman

By Keerat Singh The Austin Convention Center in Texas is often filled with suits and ties as it plays host to conventions on education, business, medicine, and sales. However, late in January of this year it was filled with people a little more unconventional. While most of the attendees had nothing noticeably different about them, …