Technology is a lifeline
About a week ago, my laptop stopped charging. As a digital notetaker with a job in journalism, I knew I needed it fixed as soon…
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Tiny magnets mimic brain cells for computers
Recent research at the U of M explores how nano-magnets can simulate neural networks, potentially transforming computer efficiency and reducing energy consumption. Robert Stamps is…
Digital twins are shaping the future of education
The exponential growth of knowledge in the present world poses a significant challenge for human adaptation and learning. Witold Kinsner is a professor of electronics…
Media consumption: Trapped in information planets
Media consumption has come to dominate our perception of reality and truth. In a world that prioritizes profit over information, our own media consumption habits…
Confessions of an AI user: A call for intentional use
Artificial intelligence (AI) discussions are quickly becoming a regular conversation in the classroom. Each professor and student is tasked with managing the AI conversation and…
Midwest princess Chappell Roan reigns TikTok and pop
Chappell Roan has taken our cyborg world – and my heart – by storm. The 26-year-old, ultra-femme lesbian, hyperpop drag queen has exploded in popularity…
Encouraging “ecological empathy”
As you walk into a darkened room, you are greeted with the sound of dripping water — at first slow and delicate, then increasingly insistent…
Rethinking healthcare in terms of technology
Ranging from wheelchairs to speech recognition software, over 2.5 billion people globally need assistive technology. As the population ages and noncommunicable diseases become more prevalent,…
Crunching code and cracking jokes
Tristan Miller has always been interested in linguistics and languages. From a young age, this fascination was sparked by a thoughtful gift from his mother…
A digital love affair
In emerging technologies, discussions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) often touch on its potential applications in intimate and sexual contexts. For some, it may simply be…