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Analyzing the social brain
Dorothy L. Tengler Science & TechnologyIn 2010, medical researchers uncovered a wiring diagram that shows how the brain pays attention to visual, cognitive, sensory and motor cues. The study was the first of its kind to show how the brain switches attention from one feature to the next.
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The increasing costs of a cyberattack
Cassie Phillips Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAfter hearing about some of the dangers within the healthcare industry concerning cybersecurity and patient information, we can only expect the trend to continue. Whether it is an inside job, ransomware or a kind of social engineering, the risks are too high for businesses and organizations to ignore the potential fallout of a data breach. The negative media coverage and financial costs are simply too high (and rising).
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The Jetsons never had it this good — Welcome to the Ehang 184
Heather Linderfelt Transportation Technology & AutomotiveA drone you can sit in. The passenger selects a destination from a 12-inch device (a tablet or an iPad), and the drone flies itself there. I imagine something from The Jetsons — the tune is even playing in my head. But I wonder, are we ready for unmanned passenger flights?
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6 focus areas for improving your technology contracts
Galen M. Metz Science & TechnologyIn my previous article, I discussed five easy ways to manage IT costs. It starts with attacking costs rather than reacting to budgets cuts. Additional tips involve maintaining lean staffing levels, looking for low-cost education opportunities and assessing technology components to stay ahead of the curve.
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The surprising connection between heart rate and wisdom
Dorothy L. Tengler Science & TechnologyAccording to Aristotle, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." Although wisdom may be difficult to define, people generally recognize it when they encounter it. Most psychologists agree wisdom involves an integration of knowledge, experience and deep understanding that incorporates tolerance for the uncertainties of life as well as its ups and downs. That said, researchers now believe wisdom is a matter of both heart and mind, touting that fluctuations in our heartbeats may, in fact, affect our wisdom.
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Ransomware attacks on hospitals signal a major shift in hacking
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationWe have crossed the mainstream threshold of an entirely new attack on the information collected by hospitals and healthcare facilities: ransomware attacks. There is currently no bigger buzzword in the health security sector than that — "ransomware."
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Step aside, 4K: The next big thing in TV technology is HDR
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologySince the widespread adoption of high-definition television throughout the 2000s and the official, federally mandated elimination of analog formats in 2009, TV resolution standards have remained pretty stable in American homes. As of a year ago, there was an HDTV in 81 percent of U.S. households and more than one in 52 percent of homes.
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USDA invests in nanotechnology to increase food safety, combat waste
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageFood insecurity around the world has meant that millions of people are unsure of where their next meals are coming from. Yet in America, 40 percent of food that is bought is thrown away and 26 percent of the produce doesn't even reach grocery stores. When these figures are reflected against how many regions suffer from drought and uneven food production, the need for a balanced food sustainability and management program seems more imperative than ever.
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Digital disconnect: Will VR take addiction to the next level?
Christina Nava Mental HealthcareWe've heard the stories of addiction to video games such as World of Warcraft and Candy Crush. In China, there's even a boot camp to rehabilitate "web junkies" who prefer the gaming world to the real world. So the recent release of two virtual reality systems — Oculus Rift and HTC Vive — begs the question: What kind of impact will this have on gaming addiction or other mental health issues?
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Wearables market on the rise, but hurdles remain
Scott E. Rupp Science & TechnologyThis wearables wave has to decide whether it's coming or going. No matter your position on whatever side of the fence, news continues to pour in that tells a tale of a robust market for the industry. Much data suggests much is going on in the space. For example, according to a new report, worldwide shipments of wearable devices are expected to reach whopping 110 million by the end of 2016 — a 38 percent growth over last year.
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