Author: Zech
IntroductionOn April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper, an engineer from Motorola, made the first-ever call on a mobile phone to another engineer at a telecommunications rival company. Fifty years later, the mobile phone is arguably the most transformational invention in recent human history. In just 50 years, the number of people using the device went from zero to more than 7.1 billion as of 2021. Over 91 percent of the world owns a mobile phone, and 90 percent of the world is covered by a commercial wireless signal. Once seen as a consumer luxury, mobile phones have become a near necessity…
Mistrust surrounding genetic engineering stems from ethical concerns, fear of unanticipated consequences, and lack of transparency in communication, hindering its widespread acceptance and implementation. Governments, regulators, and research institutions should develop integrated communication strategies that build trust through active engagement and ensure informed decision-making. Scientists, educators, policymakers, and stakeholders must explain the scientific principles, potential benefits, and risks associated with genome editing through open and understandable dialogue. This requires cultural sensitivity, recognition of historical legacy, equitable access, strong public and community engagement, education initiatives, and international collaboration. Particular emphasis should be placed on developing products that provide clear benefits to…
Amsterdam-based IoT space tech startup Hiber has announced that it has acquired Paris-based IoT LoRaWAN-enabled hardware manufacturer Srett Industrie, which specializes in LoRaWAN-enabled devices for ATEX environments. The acquisition will strengthen Hiber’s research, development and manufacturing capabilities and expand HiberHilo operations around the world. The acquisition is aimed at accelerating innovation in remote well health and monitoring technologies. Remote IoT Solutions Providing Actionable Insights Founded in 2016, Hiber is addressing the long-standing challenge of remote monitoring in the energy sector with its innovative solution, HiberHilo. By providing visibility into remote wells and pipelines, Hiber increases safety for people, communities and…
Consumer demand for fast medical services is driving companies to embrace digital technology. The Big Tech in Healthcare report explores the power of technology giants in healthcare. Do you work in the healthcare industry? Gain business insights on the latest technological innovations, market trends, and competitors with data-driven research. Healthcare organizations must navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and its lasting effects, as well as changing consumer demand for fast, convenient service. The industry is being forced to navigate its digital transformation journey, and Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft are joining forces with their technology savvy to partner in this effort. The…
Clement Pacaud, managing director of Visiomed, which runs the high-tech medical centre Smart Salem in the Middle East, told European Scientist that the market is booming due to improved prevention, an ever-expanding field and artificial intelligence. The European Scientist: You are an expert in digital health and run a high-tech health center in the Gulf region. These concepts are often misunderstood. How would you explain digital health? Clément Pacaud: Digital health is built on the concept of the 5Ps: personalized, preventive, predictive, participatory and evidence-based. To achieve this, digital health is based on the extraction and analysis of data, which…
After months of planning, a local program that uses data analytics to predict and prevent homelessness is set to launch in July. The concept is to determine what circumstances put families at high risk of losing their homes, identify families in those situations, and then intervene with financial and other assistance.The project is being funded with $2.1 million from the City of Cincinnati through an Impact Award, a new part of the city’s annual budget humanitarian funding. The lead agency is Strategy to End Homelessness. CEO Kevin Finn says this kind of work is brand new and very expensive.”It’s a…
According to the Ericsson Mobility Report of November 2023, it is estimated that there will be 1.6 billion 5G mobile subscriptions worldwide by the end of the year. From 2022 to 2023, 5G mid-band population coverage increased from 10% to 30% (outside mainland China). And by the end of 2029, global data traffic consumption per smartphone is expected to reach 56 GB per month. These figures and projections are a fascinating way of quantifying how far we have come in the history of wireless technology achievements, which has seen incredible evolution and change in cellular standards over the past 45…
John Bucknell, CEO of Virtus Solis That pace would normally be unheard of in the energy sector, where bureaucracy gets in the way at every turn. But in space, there are no local councils and no government permission needed. “There are no regulations in space,” Bucknell says. “It’s like a lawless world.”This freedom is what made the World Wide Web what it is today, its inventor and highly esteemed guest Tim Berners-Lee revealed at the summit. “Universality was very important, we had to make it universal,” Berners-Lee said, explaining that all you needed to upload was http://. “Because it was…
The electoral bond data was published on the official website of the Election Commission of India on Thursday, March 14, and the list showed that a company called Future Gaming and Hotel Services PR was the company that donated the highest amount to political parties. Future Gaming Founder Santiago Martin {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The electoral bond data was provided to the ECI by the State Bank of India on the orders of the Supreme Court. As per the data now available, Coimbatore-based Future Gaming and Hotel Services Ltd has donated Rs 1,368 crore to political parties through electoral bonds.…
Biotechnology is a diverse and rapidly evolving field that offers numerous career opportunities, with many in-demand jobs currently in the field. You may be interested in a career in biotechnology, but first you may be wondering what the pros and cons of working in this industry are. After all, this may influence your final decision on whether or not to follow this particular career path. In this article, we list the main pros and cons of a career in biotechnology to help you decide if this industry is right for you. Benefits of choosing a career in biotechnology Meaningful impactNot…