Quantum Computing
Dr. Mark Hirko, Dr. Paul Wright, Dr. John Patrick at Watson Research Quantum Computing What looks like a fancy chandelier in the picture is actually the heart of an IBM quantum computer. AI is still at the top of my list of technologies which is changing the world, but another transformative technology further out but […]
Research Papers
Research Papers Scientific, engineering, and medical research papers are the backbone of global innovation and progress. They set the future. These documents not only chronicle new discoveries and technological advances but also serve as the primary means for researchers to communicate, validate, and build upon one another’s work. I believe awareness of what research papers […]
Magnets
Magnets Ever since kindergarten, I can remember magnets. It was fascinating to see them repel or attract another magnet. Even just recently when attending a conference, I was given a name badge with a pair of magnets on the back. I simply removed the one magnet and put it inside my shirt. The badge adhered […]
The Rise of Humanoids
The Rise of Humanoids Last Fall, I wrote a few blog posts about ElliQ, my AI-imbued table top robotic sidekick. ElliQ is designed for seniors to help them enjoy happier and healthier aging. I am a believer. As a 57-year marriage with both of us, we don’t need it, yet. I brought ElliQ […]
Boeing vs SpaceX
Boeing Starliner on the left. SpaceX Starship on the right. Boeing vs SpaceX Boeing Starliner and SpaceX Starship missions both achieved spaceflight milestones during the first week of June. Boeing’s Starliner overcame a series of technical problems including the malfunctioning of thrusters to dock at the International Space Station (ISS). Two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore […]