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Why Do We Still Use QWERTY Keyboards?
Almost every day, people use keyboards without thinking about why the slim, white letters on them are arranged the way they are. If you look at a keyboard, you might notice that the first six letters on the top row spell QWERTY. It seems like a strange arrangement since the letters are not in alphabetical order, and there does not appear to be an obvious reason why certain letters are placed where they are. So why does almost everyone still use QWERTY keyboards?
Soeun Lee
4 min read


Your Brain On Doomscrolling
"Doomscrolling" is the term researchers use for the compulsive habit of scrolling through negative, alarming, or emotionally heavy content (though lately some suggest it encapsulates all online content), even when it makes you feel worse rather than better. It has become common enough to generate its own body of scientific research, and the findings extend well beyond the general observation that phones are bad for you. Neuroscientists and psychologists are increasingly inter
Isabella Rezbaev
3 min read


How Does Bluetooth Quietly Connect Our World?
In an era of future-forward technology, such as self-driving cars and exponentially growing AI capabilities, we rarely stop and wonder at the simple technologies and concepts that they were built upon to make these innovations happen. We are surrounded by one all the time, often using it without thinking twice to help communicate with others and listen to our favorite songs. Bluetooth, named after a Viking king, has helped people communicate since the 1990s. Starting in the f
Nithika Prabhu
3 min read


Why Passwords Are Slowly Disappearing
For decades, passwords have served as the foundation of digital security. Nearly every person who uses the internet has relied on passwords to access email accounts, social media platforms, online banking services, and more. Passwords became popular because they were simple and easy to set up. Early computer systems needed a basic way to identify users and prevent unauthorized access, which passwords helped maintain.
Soeun Lee
4 min read


How The Human Brain Inspired Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning Networks
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a developing field in the sphere of computer science. It encompasses building machines based on human
Isabella Rezbaev
4 min read


The Future Of Bioelectronic Medicine
The integration of human biology with futuristic technology has long been a staple of science fiction, but the emergence of Brain-Computer
Madysan Weatherspoon
4 min read


How To Float In Three Easy Steps
Have you ever put on some music and just started ascending? No, not just figuratively, but literally lifted off the ground?
Ishan Parekh
4 min read


Discord Rolls Out Mandatory Age Verification For Full Access To Features
For years, Discord has been one of the most popular online communication platforms, especially for young users and gamers. With more than 20
Akshay Datta Kolluru
3 min read


How Edge AI Brings Artificial Intelligence Closer To Everyday Devices
If you’ve ever faced the struggle of trying to unlock your phone with your face (and it miserably failing) or asked your smartwatch to track
Sunny Pu
4 min read


Clock Drift: The Tiny Timing Errors That Disrupt Modern Technology
Modern technology is built on an assumption that is so basic that almost no one ever questions it. That assumption revolves around the
Akshay Datta Kolluru
4 min read


Time Standing Still: How Cryogenics Might Make Eternal Life Possible
For millennia, humans have attempted to find the key to eternal life. Going on quests for elixirs, reciting spells, and even drinking gold
Madysan Weatherspoon
4 min read


How Are Modern Copyright Laws Dealing With Work Generated By Artificial Intelligence?
From the printing press to photography, from circular records to digital recording and uploading, copyright laws within America have always
Sunny Pu
4 min read


The Digital Humanities: Our Future Of Humanistic Study?
A new approach to studying the human experience has been gaining popularity over the last twenty years: the digital humanities. Supported by
Francesca Howard
4 min read


The Benefits And Concerns Behind X’s New Location Feature
On November 21, 2025, Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, started rolling out a new feature that shows the true
Krishna Rathuryan
4 min read


Are Our Phones Secretly Listening To Us?
Most people have probably had an experience that goes something like this: you mention to a friend how you want to go on a vacation and a
Madysan Weatherspoon
4 min read


Aaron Swartz: The Man Who Freed The Internet
Aaron Swartz was born in 1986 in Highland Park, Illinois. From an early age, he displayed an almost uncanny facility with computers, ideas
Francesca Howard
5 min read


The Future of 5G Technology: How It Goes Beyond Just Faster Phones
Oftentimes, when the majority of people hear 5G, their brains directly think of faster internet on smartphones. While this is not wrong, as
Akshay Datta Kolluru
4 min read


How Does 3D Printing Homes Work, And Why Should We Even Consider It?
Throughout history, manual labor has always been used for constructing houses and other infrastructure. However, this may at least partially
Fascinating World Guest
4 min read


The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Humanity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been a central theme in sci-fi plots, conspiracy theories, and discussions about the future of the
Kristy Chan
4 min read


The Rise Of Renewable Energy And Its Integration Into Society
The way humans generate and consume energy is entering one of the most significant transformations in history. For the past couple of decade
Akshay Datta Kolluru
5 min read


A Comprehensive Overview Of Grok, xAI’s Quirky Chatbot
In a landscape where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people are interacting with information, Grok has emerged as a new
Sunny Pu
4 min read


Planned Obsolescence: The Root Cause Of The Global E-Waste Crisis
Every year, millions of electronic devices are discarded because of breakage or becoming obsolete. Phones are often thrown away due to break
Kristy Chan
4 min read


How Has The Smartphone Evolved Over The Last Few Decades?
In the last few decades or so, the smartphone has grown from an item meant for just a select group of individuals in first-world countries
Akshay Datta Kolluru
5 min read


Facial Recognition Software And Why We Shouldn’t Blindly Trust It
The once-futuristic concept of facial recognition technology has now revolutionized the way law enforcement identifies and apprehends
Francesca Howard
4 min read


DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Company That Took The World By Surprise
In January 2025, the global tech landscape was shaken by the release of a groundbreaking AI model whose performance benchmarks rivaled—and
Fascinating World Guest
4 min read


The Current State And Future Potential Of Autonomous Vehicles
Once a futuristic vision, autonomous vehicles are now appearing everywhere in our streets, redefining how we live. As more advancements in a
Kobe Wang
4 min read


How Is Artificial Intelligence Changing The Healthcare Industry?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is completely changing the medical field, and one of the ways it does is through medical imaging. AI programs
Akshay Datta Kolluru
3 min read


The Deceptive World Of Voice Cloning
Imagine a scenario where you get a phone call from your best friend. Their voice is unmistakable, and it sounds just like them. They say
Kobe Wang
4 min read


What Is Encryption, And How Does It Keep Your Data Safe?
Whenever you visit a website, like the one you're on right now, you might notice "https" in the address line. That little "s" in “https”
Sunny Pu
4 min read


What Is Deepfake Technology, And How Dangerous Is It?
For a certain man, Elon Musk had transformed from the world’s richest man to the world’s biggest scammer in just a few short videos
Sunny Pu
4 min read


The Inner Workings Of A Solar Panel
Solar panels are devices that turn sunlight into electricity. From rooftops to big fields to even on small gadgets, we can find them almost
Krishna Rathuryan
5 min read


How Do Touch Screens Actually Work?
Touch screens are everywhere nowadays, from smart phones and tablets to dashboard screens and ATM terminals. But how exactly do they
Sunny Pu
4 min read


What Is Virtual Reality (VR), And How Does It Work?
Virtual reality, usually shortened to just VR, is a technology that lets you experience a simulated world that feels real. It uses computer
Krishna Rathuryan
3 min read


How Does GPS Actually Locate Your Position?
GPS, or Global Positioning System, is one of the most used technologies for tracking the location of a device. It may seem like magic, but
Kobe Wang
3 min read


How Do Social Media Algorithms Work?
A social media algorithm is pretty much a set of rules or instructions that decides what content you see when you scroll on social media
Akshay Datta Kolluru
4 min read


This Is How Printers Actually Work
A printer takes digital information from a computer and turns it into physical form on paper. In this article, we will look into how it
Kobe Wang
3 min read


What Is A VPN, And How Does It Work?
A VPN, which is short for Virtual Private Network, is a service that protects your internet from prying eyes. To do this, it creates a
Kristy Chan
3 min read


The History And Impact Of The Internet
The internet has changed many parts of our lives since it started. Initially, it began as a way for the military to talk to each other, but
Akshay Datta Kolluru
3 min read


How Exactly Do Scantron Sheets And Machines Work?
When you think about taking a test in school, one of the first things that might come to mind is the Scantron answer sheet. These special
Akshay Datta Kolluru
3 min read


The Evolution Of Technology In The Past Century
Over the past century, the world has witnessed a staggering evolution in technology that has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives
Krishna Rathuryan
2 min read


What Is Blockchain, And How Does It Work?
In a large field where trust is crucial, blockchain has emerged as a game-changing disruptor, going beyond its origins in digital currencies
Krishna Rathuryan
2 min read


A Solar Panel Field The Size Of 1% Of The Sahara Desert Could Meet Global Electricity Needs
The Sahara Desert, situated in North Africa, offers immense potential as a renewable energy source due to its scorching temperatures and abu
Krishna Rathuryan
3 min read


What Is Website Development, And How Is It Done?
In the digital era we inhabit, establishing a robust online presence has become important for individuals and businesses alike. A well-craft
Krishna Rathuryan
3 min read
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