The Toilet Theory of the Internet

The Toilet Theory of the Internet

Allow me to explain my toilet theory of the internet. The premise, while unprovable, is quite simple: At any given moment, a great deal of the teeming, frenetic activity we experience online—clicks, views, posts, comments, likes, and shares—is coming from people who are scrolling on their phones in the bathroom. Toilet theory isn’t necessarily literal, …

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New 3D map charted with Google AI reveals ‘mysterious but beautiful’ slice of human brain

New 3D map charted with Google AI reveals ‘mysterious but beautiful’ slice of human brain

Researchers have mapped a tiny sliver of the human brain on an unprecedented scale, vividly detailing each brain cell, or neuron, and the intricate networks they form with other cells. The groundbreaking brain map, which was constructed by Harvard and Google researchers, reveals roughly 57,000 neurons, 9 inches (230 millimeters) of blood vessels and 150 …

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Large organizations drove 2023 acute care EHR market energy

Large organizations drove 2023 acute care EHR market energy

While small organizations drove acute care EHR market energy in 2022, purchasing decisions among large organizations dominated the acute care EHR market share in 2023, according to a KLAS report. Of the 319 hospitals that made go-forward decisions, 79% were part of health systems, while the rest were standalone hospitals. Key decision factors included acquisition …

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3 Surging Internet Stocks to Consider

3 Surging Internet Stocks to Consider

The internet industry is set for strong long-term growth because of its key role in digitalizing sectors, its integration into our daily lives, evolving consumer demands for online solutions, and improving global user experiences. High-speed internet has transformed global e-commerce, and the rise of Gen AI tools is enhancing consumer spending, reinforcing the internet sector’s …

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Harvard and AWS Construct a Quantum Network that Creates Entanglement Between Two Quantum Memories Separated by 35 km of Fiber

Harvard and AWS Construct a Quantum Network that Creates Entanglement Between Two Quantum Memories Separated by 35 km of Fiber

Map of the Quantum Communications Fiber Used in this Experiment. Credit: AWS There have been a number of quantum networking testbeds created over the past few years (see our article listing them here), but Harvard University and the Amazon Web Services Center for Quantum Networking (AWS CQN) have created one with a new twist. A …

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