Technology Is Hip Columns

SpaceX founder Elon Musk plans to send his first unmanned spaceship to Mars by 2026 followed by a manned spaceship in 2028. The first flights will be unmanned to test the reliability of landing a spaceship on Mars. If those landings are successful, then the first manned flights to Mars will be in four years. Sound unbelievable?

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Tomorrow Today, a German TV show highlighted German schools using AI (artificial intelligence) programs. Over two-thirds of students in Germany use AI in many classes from elementary to high school and universities since 2022. At the elementary level, students use the popular software program ChatGPT in creating simple essays and poetry and love … (read more…)

In the United States, time is divided into nine standard time zones covering the states, territories, and other US possessions, with most of the country observing daylight saving time (DST) during the spring, summer, and fall months. The time zone boundaries and DST observance are regulated by the Department of Transportation, and highly precise … (read more…)

I coined a phrase several decades ago: If we don’t take care of our planet, it will die and so will we! I’m referring to our environment which includes our oceans, atmosphere, forests, wildlife, food supply, land, and the human race! In 2022, the World Wildlife Foundation reported an unsettling statistic about a 69% drop in global wildlife … (read more…)

Quantum computing is an area of computer science that utilizes the principles of quantum theory. Unlike current computers, quantum computers operate at the atomic and subatomic levels. Unlike your typical computer, the quantum computer uses a different technology that runs on a molecular level that is 100 times faster and more efficient in dealing … (read more…)

Before the pandemic hit in 2019, many non-profit organizations (NPO) were meeting in person with great attendance. During the pandemic, the same NPOs were struggling as no one wanted to meet in person due to this deadly disease. Some NPOs either disbanded or quit meeting until a better solution was found. Several NPOs used online teleconferencing … (read more…)

At both February’s annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and March’s RootsTech (annual genealogy) Conference in Salt Lake City, Artificial Intelligence (AI) became one of their main themes. Ever since Open AI introduced their ChatGPT website in 2022, it started a new revolution in AI products for many industries. Microsoft’s AI … (read more…)

Recently, I watched PBS-TV’s NOVA program on building the famous Eiffel Tower, which is a classic wrought-iron lattice tower in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.

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At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the theme promoted artificial intelligence (AI). Many new AI products were shown to provide beneficial services for seniors and all ages. This annual show is one of the most influential tech events in the world. Over 130,000 people including the vendors and buyers attend this event to … (read more…)

Earthworms may lack the charm or excitement of more familiar animals, but their contribution to our world is significant. These ‘lowly creatures’ play a vital part within the natural soil ecosystem. They are also valued for their contribution to ecosystem services – ecosystem functions that are of direct benefit to humans through their action … (read more…)

Comcast offers a nationwide public Wi-Fi network across the USA. It is the largest of its kind in the nation using two frequency bands at 2.5 and 5 Ghz. It’s available in outdoor and business locations, all of which can be found online at www.xfinity.com/wifi.

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In the U.S., the National Institutes of Health estimates that 1 in 3 people between the ages of 65
and 74 has hearing loss. Nearly 50% of those older than 75 are already hard of hearing. Hearing
loss may be caused by a number of factors including genetics, aging, exposure to noise,
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