Science and Technology

Distance learning has quickly become normative as the pandemic has forced students and teachers alike into quarantine.  Though distance learning certainly has its drawbacks in terms of the lack of socialization with peers and the occasional technical glitch, it has the potential to supplant traditional learning as time progresses.  The benefits of distance learning greatly […]

Distance learning has proven so successful that some school districts and colleges are likely to consider permanently shifting to this form of learning after the pandemic ends.  However, for all the good that comes from distance learning, there is also plenty of bad.  Until the following challenges of distance learning are ironed out, it will

If you have been working from home or if you pay attention to the stock market, you have likely heard about Zoom.  This on-trend video streaming service provider has become seemingly ubiquitous now that white-collar workers are videoconferencing from home and families/friends are interacting with one another through screens.  However, there are several other videoconferencing

It\’s easy to get absorbed in panic, social media speculation, hyperbole, or outright lies and deception as we fight through this epic time. However, it\’s time to educate yourself about the science around us. In these times of STEM proselytizing let\’s take time to investigate the science behind this pandemic. In fact, there\’s enough science

Nearly seven years ago, Sony announced the development of a quirky new game dubbed Dreams from Media Molecule, an offbeat British studio responsible for the popular Little Big Planet series.  Fast forward to 2020 and Dreams is finally here.  If you are looking to break into the gaming industry, Dreams just might be your foot in

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to take a closer look at the acquisition practices of several large technology companies. When the DC Voice ran “What the Tech Giants Will Learn from Standard Oil and AT&T” in December of 2018 we highlighted the fact that there were “over 300 combined acquisitions over the past

If you don’t have a smartwatch, it is time to consider getting one. Even if you do not care what time it is, a smartwatch can help you in myriad other ways. Today’s smartwatches track everything from steps to sleep quality, general activity levels, heart rate, and nutrition. In fact, some smartwatches can even measure