The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telemedicine and virtual health services. As the virus spread in early 2020, healthcare systems were overwhelmed and people avoided in-person doctor visits. Telemedicine provided a way for patients and doctors to connect while maintaining social distance. Over the past two years, telemedicine has gone from a niche […]
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Will Quantum Computers Break All Our Encryption?
Quantum computers have long been heralded as the next major computing revolution. Their ability to perform calculations exponentially faster than classical computers for certain problems holds enormous promise. However, this additional computing power could also be turned towards breaking currently secure encryption methods, putting a vast amount of sensitive data at risk. How Do Quantum […]
Wind Turbines Get Smarter with AI and IoT
Wind power is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources in the world. As wind turbines get bigger and more efficient, operators are looking to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to further improve performance and reliability. How AI and IoT Benefit Wind Turbines There are several ways that […]
Solar Power Gets Supercharged with Emerging Photovoltaics Threats
Solar power has seen tremendous growth in recent years as costs have declined dramatically. However, the solar industry faces some emerging threats that could impact the future trajectory of photovoltaics. Understanding these challenges is key for policymakers, businesses, and consumers when considering investments and adoption of solar technology. Declining Government Subsidies Reductions in Tax Credits […]
The Cybersecurity Arms Race Against Hacking Threats
The last few years have seen a massive increase in high-profile data breaches and cyber-attacks. From the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack to the Twilio breach to the Uber data incident, hackers are becoming more sophisticated and the attacks more severe. As more data and infrastructure go online, the threat to individuals and organizations grows exponentially. […]