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  • CRISPR technology

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    By Praatah Gandhi Over recent years, one of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs has come in the form of gene editing, specifically CRISPR. Currently, it has the potential to reshape our entire world, running from medicine to agriculture, and it has the power to change the future and fate of humanity. CRISPR was first introduced…

  • What is Neuralink, and Does it Have a Future?

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    By Praatah Gandhi Neuralink is a company that was originally founded by Elon Musk in 206. They aimed to create  brain-computer interfaces which are essentially little computers that are implanted to the brain,  allowing for communication between the two. The mission for this device was to combat issues  such as paralysis, ALS, and spinal cord…

  • AI AND MEDICINE: THE UPCOMING PARTNERSHIP?

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    By Sofía Oural Martínez In 2016, computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton argued that people should stop training to be radiologists because machine-learning tools would replace them in the near future. Later on, there was a significant drop in applications for radiology programmes  since people thought by the time they would finish their residencies, they would have…

  • BEYOND BITS AND BYTES: THE EMERGENCE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING 

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    By Aanya Tomar One of the pillars of contemporary physics is quantum theory, which has fundamentally changed our conception of reality. Its development in the early 20th century caused a revolution in scientific thinking, opening doors to previously unexplored realms and paving the path for unparalleled technological breakthroughs. The fundamental idea of quantum theory is…

  • CYBERSECURITY STRATEGIES FOR THE MODERN E-COMMERCE ERA

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    By Aanya Tomar In the quickly growing field of e-commerce, where an increase in cyber risks has coincided with the growth of digital transactions, cybersecurity has become a critical concern. The effectiveness of cybersecurity measures in reducing data breaches in the e-commerce industry is examined in detail in this paper. Utilizing current patterns, statistical information,…

  • NAVIGATING THE NEW NORM: MITIGATING DDOS THREATS IN THE ERA OF REMOTE WORK AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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    By Divakar Gaba Whilst taking a deeper look into the grave aftermath of the rather unprecedented upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire global workforce experienced an incredibly profound transformation, characterized by a great surge in remote work arrangements. This paradigm shift, driven by the imperative of social distancing and the absolute need to…

  • WHERE ARE THE WOMEN IN ENGINEERING?

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    By Sofia Oural Martinez In one of the most gendered professions in the world, is progress being made? While male domination of the industry is still blatant, women are pushing harder and harder to have a space of their own. Engineering students are second only to medicine students in securing full-time jobs and competitive salaries.…

  • NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF STEM CELL RESEARCH

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    By Ferhia Ibro In the realm of scientific inquiry, few areas have stirred as much debate and contemplation as the domain of stem cell research. These microscopic powerhouses stand at the forefront of scientific advancement, possessing the ability to regenerate, repair, and potentially revolutionize how we approach health and disease. However, as this field continues…