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A brand new category created on Oct 26,2015 to discuss about science, technology, and policy

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The Hidden Cost of Teletherapy

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Teletherapy became increasingly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, an estimated 21% of U.S. adults used a teletherapy service, while mental health startups collectively raised $5.5 billion in funding. Websites such as BetterHelp, Cerebral, Ginger, ... More »

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Is TikTok a National Security Threat?

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On March 7th, 2023, a bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill to empower the Department of Commerce to ban the popular short video app TikTok. Over the past two years, the Federal Government has beleaguered TikTok, owned by the China-based company ByteD... More »

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The Race to the Starting Line: The Rise of CBDCs

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Data analysis and visualizations by Vishal Joseph.In the past decade, the value of cryptocurrencies and digital assets has grown exponentially, rising from $14 billion in 2015 to $2 trillion this March (Fig. 1).Figure 1: The market capitalization of cryptocurr... More »

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Is the CHIPS Act the Answer to the US Microchip Crisis?

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Semiconductor microchips are a critical component of nearly every device we consider essential. From cars to smartphones to gaming consoles and more, microchips are the powerhouse of modern-day technology. Because of ever-increasing demand, microchip productio... More »