Using deep learning for drug discovery From being a process that involved conjecture and happy accidents, the discovery of drugs has become a serious affair with the growing need for certainty at the molecular level. The use of deep learning in drug discovery is not only leading to more accurate results but also with lower time and financial investments.

Almost everyone knows the famous discoverer of the world’s first antibiotic, penicillin – Dr. Alexander Fleming. What fewer people would know is that the discovery of the anti-bacterial drug was…

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The anatomy of a cyber attack: Dissecting the science behind virtual crime Data breaches at major organizations are continuously raising cybersecurity concerns. But, understanding the anatomy of a cyber attack can help in finding methods to potentially reduce the impact of cyber threats.

Recently, a data breach at Cathay Pacific Airlines Ltd. compromised the data of 9.4 million customers. The compromised data included personal information, credit and debit card details, passport details, frequent-flier…

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Miserable and alone: Exploring the social implications of technology The impact of modern technologies can be felt in every industry sector. But, the growth of modern technologies in mainstream applications has exposed society to various negative social implications of technology.

While traveling via public transport, have you ever noticed that almost everyone around you is glued to their phones? And, by looking at them, even you might have felt like…

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Everything you need to know about the decentralized web Web 2.0, the current Internet version, has a special room for drawbacks, ranging from servers going down to grifter threats. To address all of these issues, a new version of the Internet, decentralized web (Web 3.0), is coming soon.

Before we give you concrete information on what exactly the decentralized web is, let’s first turn the clock back and visit the early nineties. Back then, the first generation of…

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Modern technology is constantly rewriting the future of work Modern technology is rewriting the future of work continuously, but in what ways are our workplaces being affected? Are we really moving towards a future that will make our workplaces way more efficient?

Before technology started rewriting the future of work, all types of work in various enterprises was handled manually. Employees worked hard for long hours, and this was considered the most…

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Ensure AI safety before worrying about the singularity With AI research and development progressing at an unprecedented rate, artificial superintelligence seems closer than projected by most. It is more imperative to secure AI safety now as any later might be too late.

When I think of issues such as AI safety that involve technological progress, potentially dangerous inventions, and the ethical implications in science, I’m reminded of the 1993 movie, Jurassic Park….

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The evolution of neural networks Artificial neural networks and machine learning are a big part of our personal and work life, today But where did it all start? And, what predictions can be made about the future of artificial neural networks?

A team led by Ross King at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology created an artificial intelligence scientist named Eve, which helped researchers discover that Triclosan can be used as an…

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