A Brave New World of Genetic Engineering
Genetic engineering technologies are advancing at a furious rate, changing the world one cell at a time.
Samuel Greengard
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Flexible Displays Enter the Picture
Engineers have long attempted to develop flexible displays and devices. The technology is finally becoming a reality.
Consumer Rating Algorithms Score Big with Businesses, Governments
Businesses, universities, and governments increasingly are turning to algorithms to make crucial decisions about how to treat customers and citizens.
VR could significantly change the way jurors and judges weigh evidence in the courtroom.
The New Face of Law Enforcement
Facial recognition and augmented reality are changing the way law enforcement agencies investigate crime, but there are important privacy issues to consider.
The EU data regulation will affect computer, Internet, and technology usage within and outside the EU; how it will play out remains to be seen.
The notion of using implantable chips to authenticate people is gaining support, but it raises important privacy questions.
Transient Electronics Take Shape
Advances in materials science and chemistry are leading to self-destructing circuits and transient electronics, which could impact many fields.
Genomic research has led to remarkable insights and medical breakthroughs, but it also represents serious privacy risks.
The Fake News Wars Have Only Begun
The next generation of false news will feature realistic-looking videos and a battle of algorithms.
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