Last year, Google-owned DeepMind solved the decades-long protein folding problem with an elegant AI approach, fundamentally improving our understanding of our own biology. In this article, Community columnist Aditi Somayajula explains the science behind DeepMind’s solution and explores how big tech is likely to become the new big pharma. Continue Reading
Texas has attacked women’s reproductive rights with the passage of Senate Bill 8, the strictest anti-abortion law in the country. In the following article, Community columnist Amalia Nichols, a Texas native, investigates the extensive impacts this bill will have on business, the economy, and women, who are essential to both former points.Continue Reading
Squid Game’s rise to fame has had fans eager for more Netflix Originals. A Korean wave spurred by the show has brought similar K-Dramas and movies to the screens of international subscribers. In this article, Eugene Jang explores the foundations of such originals and the disruptive nature of streaming services on the larger film industry.Continue Reading
How do neobanks stack up to their bigger, older brother: traditional banks. Our Investing Columnist has made this week’s post about the relatively new neobanking industry and whether they are a good investment relative to traditional banks. Continue Reading
Facebook is now Meta. Or is it? Does changing a company’s name still retain a company’s original goals and values? For Facebook, the change involves introducing the “metaverse,” a world completely based in virtual reality. Read on to find out potential implications of this new technology and how it may change our lives!Continue Reading
A recent fall in the price of gold is causing many investors to be concerned. While the drop may seem scary on the surface, it shouldn’t present much to be worried about in the long run.Continue Reading
Countries must take actions that foster international ties and should not restrict them—especially at a time when a global pandemic has shown that the international economy cannot exist without multilateral cooperation.Continue Reading
Learn about the arbitrary nature of deciding video game prices. Economics columnist Derrick Cui uncovers the irrational decisions producers make when picking a price and consumers make when purchasing a game.Continue Reading
Tapering – the end of quantitative easing – has finally arrived, bringing an epilogue to the era of cheap money. How will tapering impact the economy, and what does it mean for the common public? In this article, Financial Literacy columnist Bradley Tian examines the working and implications of the tapering process. Continue Reading
For decades, the American housing industry has remained relatively resistant to change. But amidst the current housing climate, proptech companies, tech startups in the real estate space, have begun to streamline different aspects of the industry. This article will present a case for proptech and its ability to reinvent real estate. Continue Reading