Healthcare systems around the world are investing heavily in data collection and analysis to improve the productivity of their healthcare providers and the quality of care given to their patients. However, because healthcare organizations are not immune from the same issues plaguing many other industries, such data is rarely available to the public. Why is …
Blockchain technology is all the rage today—but is it a good idea for healthcare? The answer is a qualified yes, but there is no panacea for all healthcare problems, so don’t get too excited. Read more. Blockchain is the latest buzzword in healthcare, with many services already launching in the sector. One of the hottest …
It’s no secret that medical transcription is a growing industry, so much so that the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 22% growth in the number of jobs by 2020. The Bureau also predicts that more than 21,000 new jobs in the field will be created during that time, but only about 60% of them …
Ever wonder where the cannabis plant came from and if it was a wild plant? Or do you even know where a plant you’re using every day came from? Cannabis is known for its ability to affect the mind, but how did it originate? Some say it was brought to America by Spanish settlers, and …
Before there was environmental awareness and there was a way to fight climate change, there were plenty of attempts to explain what the world was going to look like in the future. In the 1970s, a certain Captain Video predicted that the Earth would be “swamped by algae, crocodiles, and men.” In the 1980s, Shell …
The ocean is a long way from your kitchen. Still, the effects of plastic waste are quietly damaging the habitats of marine animals and the livelihoods of fishermen around the world. Where did all the plastic waste that we produce go? Some of it has ended up in the ocean, but most are broken down …
Since the beginning of time, humans have wanted to understand the universe; it is only natural that curiosity should be at the forefront of our human nature. Today, we have the tools to understand more about the universe than ever before. We have tiny nanobots that travel through our bodies and fight off cancer, we …
The evidence is clear: global warming is happening. In the past, when temperatures were higher than they are now, the planet was not as warm as it is now. But, as temperatures rise, the world will inevitably continue to get warmer. It Gets Warmer Global warming is one of the biggest problems facing the world …
Of all our explorations, space exploration is the one that fascinates us the most. Beyond our planet, we know about the Moon and the planets. We have experienced the sounds of rockets launching and landing, we have seen the Earth from the Moon, and we have even landed on an asteroid. However, our knowledge is …
There are natural diamonds, and then there are all the other kinds of diamonds. First and foremost, they are all beautiful. They are also incredibly strong and have been used widely throughout history. One type of diamond, lab-created, is strong enough to cut through steel. Its scientists have developed a process that allows them to …