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Zoomable contacts could be next eye-opener in vision technology
Cait Harrison Medical & Allied HealthcareLook out: The next generation of wearable vision technology is closer than you think. Among the up-and-coming trends is a unique product: telescopic lenses that zoom as much as 2.8 times — activated by a wink.
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IT leaders feel ill-equipped to handle escalating cyberattacks
Scott E. Rupp Science & TechnologyBecause of the increasing frequency and severity of cyberattacks against organizations, a majority of information technology experts are suggesting they do not feel confident in their leadership's ability to leverage intelligence that can predict a cybervulnerability, and effectively combat any potential threats.
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FCC ruling assures net neutrality is safe — for now
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyOn Feb. 26, the Federal Communications Commission made a decision more than a year in the making: Net neutrality is again the order of the day for the Internet. However, whether it remains that way is a question that may also take many more months to solve.
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Will we take our Facebook addictions to the grave?
Suzanne Mason Science & TechnologyIt's hard to escape social media in the 21st century. In fact, it has become such a part of our lives that now we need to worry about what happens after we're gone. Facebook recently announced it was adding a new feature that would allow users to choose a legacy contact who would manage their account after their death. Is this a tell-tale sign of our addiction to Facebook?
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Tesla talks up its battery to power homes, but should we be excited?
Ross Lancaster Natural ResourcesFor as much news coverage as Elon Musk's Tesla Motors receives for its electric cars, the company does its business in a section of the auto world that has a tiny market share (0.6 percent in the U.S.). Furthermore, the price point of Tesla's flagship Model S isn't exactly attainable for a majority of Americans.
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Robots could cut US labor costs 22 percent by 2025
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingOne of the most important technological trends taking place in the United States' manufacturing sector is the use of advanced robotics on the production line. Now that the economic recovery is a reality, U.S. manufacturers still need to be able to shut down cheaper manufacturers overseas. To accomplish this, they need to meet a goal of reducing costs and maximizing efficiency.
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NIH director: Opportunities from technology in medical science
Jessica Taylor Science & TechnologyFrancis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., National Institutes of Health director, spoke at SLAS2015 on Feb. 11 about the exceptional opportunities currently facing the medical science community. The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) welcomed nearly 5,000 participants from 34 countries last week for its fourth-annual SLAS Conference and Exhibition, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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Telehealth is changing the landscape of diabetes management
Karen R. Thomas Medical & Allied HealthcareDiabetes is an epidemic that affects both individuals who suffer from the disease and the overall economy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 29 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, a dramatic increase in the previous estimate of 26 million in 2010.
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New products, companies and innovation in healthcare
Rosemary Sparacio Medical & Allied HealthcareTheranos, Karyopharm Therapeutics, Organovo. These companies are at the forefront of leading-edge technology and new products in the healthcare industry. And the new advances in technology and manufacturing have made many of their products not only possible, but also viable and available.
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Managing cybercrime risk in your business
Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementCybercrime is a rapidly growing threat to the global economy. However, it is not well-defined, and it is often confused with cyberwarfare or cyberterrorism. Risk professionals need to understand cybercrime and its links to risk management, as we can provide valuable assistance in countering this significant threat to business and society.
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