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How are zero-knowledge proofs expanding beyond crypto into enterprise uses?

June 8, 2026

ZKPs: a practical view for businesses

Kyle C. Garrison

Zero-knowledge proofs, or ZKPs, first emerged within academic cryptography and later entered the public spotlight through blockchain technology and privacy-driven cryptocurrencies. Their fundamental appeal lies in a remarkable idea: a…

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What trends are driving adoption of zero-trust security architectures?

June 2, 2026

Current trends in zero-trust architecture adoption?

Kyle C. Garrison

Zero-trust security represents an architectural strategy built on the premise that no user, device, or application is inherently trustworthy, even when operating within a corporate network, and access determinations are…

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Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test

May 29, 2026

Blue Origin rocket explodes on ground

Kyle C. Garrison

Blue Origin faced a significant reversal following an incident with its New Glenn rocket during a ground engine test in Florida, introducing fresh doubts about the company’s bold objectives for…

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Why is industrial IoT shifting toward predictive maintenance and autonomy?

May 25, 2026

How industrial IoT is embracing predictive maintenance and autonomy

Kyle C. Garrison

Industrial Internet of Things, widely known as Industrial IoT or IIoT, has progressed from simple connectivity and oversight into a strategic backbone for smarter operations, and this shift is seen…

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Placebo and nocebo: the power of expectation in health

May 13, 2026

Understanding placebo and nocebo: the role of expectation

Kyle C. Garrison

Expectations influence physiology, and the terms placebo and nocebo describe the corresponding beneficial or adverse results shaped by those expectations. A placebo effect arises when an inert intervention or therapeutic…

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What ethical debates are emerging around AI-generated scientific results?

May 13, 2026

Unpacking the ethical questions in AI science

Kyle C. Garrison

Artificial intelligence systems are now being deployed to produce scientific outcomes, from shaping hypotheses and conducting data analyses to running simulations and crafting entire research papers. These tools can sift…

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May 5, 2026

The Big Bang Fix: Saving Voyager 1 from Interstellar Demise

Kyle C. Garrison

Humanity’s most distant spacecraft continues its silent voyage beyond the solar system. To keep it alive, engineers are making difficult choices about which instruments must go dark. Each decision reflects…

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How are serverless and container platforms evolving for AI workloads?

May 5, 2026

AI Workloads: Serverless & Container Evolution

Kyle C. Garrison

Artificial intelligence workloads have reshaped how cloud infrastructure is designed, deployed, and optimized, prompting serverless and container-driven platforms once focused on web and microservice applications to rapidly evolve to meet…

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May 4, 2026

Weight-Loss Medications: Benefits, Risks, and Realistic Expectations

Kyle C. Garrison

Obesity and excess weight are long‑term, often recurrent conditions shaped by intertwined biological, environmental, and behavioral factors, and medications used for weight management have become increasingly valuable tools that can…

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What trends are shaping robotics: humanoids, warehouse bots, or cobots?

May 4, 2026

VLA Models: Essential for Advanced Robotics

Kyle C. Garrison

Vision-language-action models, commonly referred to as VLA models, are artificial intelligence frameworks that merge three fundamental abilities: visual interpretation, comprehension of natural language, and execution of physical actions. In contrast…

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