All posts under the Technology category
TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS
Should Machines Replace Mathematicians?
A “replication crisis” in mathematics raises questions about the purpose of knowledge
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13 April 2023
CS, PROGRAMMING, TECHNOLOGY
Computer Science vs. Software Engineering: 10 Key Differences
Discover 10 key differences between Computer Science and Software Engineering, from their focus and programming languages to their approach to research and practice. Whether you're considering a career in technology or want to deepen your understanding of the field, this post is a must-read.
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13 April 2023
TECHNOLOGY, PROGRAMMING, CODE
Coding Principles to Adhere to when Developing
These principles are like guiding lights that ensure that your code is of high quality, easily maintainable, and adaptable to changing requirements?
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12 April 2023
TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, SPACE, COSMOLOGY
New Record-Breaking Simulation Sheds Light on ‘Cosmic Dawn’
THESAN—the largest, most detailed computer model of the universe’s first billion years yet made—is helping set expectations for observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
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11 April 2023
SPACE, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
Apollo 8: Flying into Space History during a Moment of Public Enthusiasm
It was a time of high excitement. But the U.S. public's support of manned space exploration was already ebbing
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11 April 2023
TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, ELECTRONICS
Could Grinding Up Lithium Batteries Help Recycle Them?
Researchers recovered lithium from batteries on a small scale by using mechanical force
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10 April 2023
SPACE, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
A Half Century Later, the Journey of Apollo 8 Still Inspires
On Christmas Eve 1968 people worldwide stepped back from the throes of crises and recognized themselves as citizens of a tiny, fragile planet
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10 April 2023
TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, AI
How to Tell If a Photo Is an AI-Generated Fake
Artificial-intelligence-powered image-generating systems are making fake photographs so hard to detect that we need AI to catch them
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8 April 2023
PROGRAMMING, TECHNOLOGY, CODE
Building a QR code micro-app
Ever since the pandemic started, I've noticed QR codes creeping into my daily life. Venue check-ins, digital menus at restaurants, and online payments.
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8 April 2023
TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, AI
AI Is Getting Powerful. But Can Researchers Make It Principled?
Can researchers create AI algorithms that are ethical today—and will be safe in the future?
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8 April 2023
TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, AI
I Gave ChatGPT an IQ Test. Here’s What I Discovered
The chatbot was the ideal test taker—it exhibited no trace of test anxiety, poor concentration or lack of effort. And what about that IQ score?
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6 April 2023