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Cyclospora
Earlier this month, the largest outbreak of the microscopic parasite Cyclospora started to spread in the United States. The existence of this parasite in the small intestine leads to Cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness marked by severe diarrhea, fatigue, and loss of appetite. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the parasite spreads
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The Real Winners of the AI era: Careers booming with the advent of AI
For the past few years, the public conversation surrounding artificial intelligence has been dominated by an existential dread: Will a machine take my job? However, as we navigate the economic landscape, the data is in, and the results are far more nuanced than a simple story of human displacement. Instead of a wholesale wiping out
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Tech’s Impact on the world cup
Even with its conclusion, the World Cup is still all anyone can talk about these days. Its ability to bring the whole planet, with people coming from various backgrounds, together for a game of football (or soccer if you’re from the US) is incredible. This one, like all FIFA World Cups, has had its fair
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Data Centers and AI are Threatening Natural Resources
Society has normalized the use of AI in everyday life, so much so that it’s easy to forget the cost that comes with each response. Electricity, water, and land footprints contribute to AI’s environmental costs, and we have a very narrow window to make AI usage feasible within environmental constraints. Consider this: by 2030, global
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Hegseth Removes Female and Colored Officers from Promotion List
War Secretary Pete Hegseth drew international criticism after taking an action that many view as reflecting prejudice and discrimination in the armed forces. However, the Pentagon stands by his decision, claiming that his choices were made based on meritocracy and not due to race or gender. On a list of nominees for one-star admirals, Hegseth
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Is Australia’s 3-hour free electricity per day promise too good to be true?
Australia has successfully turned its relentless sunshine into a massive power plant. The country leads in residential solar penetration per capita, with millions of residences sporting rooftop solar arrays. This enormous capacity means that during peak daylight hours, the main electricity grid is routinely flooded with clean energy, thereby frequently pushing wholesale electricity spot prices
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