Tag: Research

I have been on a journey since mid 2016 to learn how to trade algorithmically which is a data-driven method of using a set of rules to define buy/sell decisions on financial instruments. This is also referred to as quantitative and systems trading. Please note that I do not come from a background of...

UBC computer scientist Dr. Raymond Ng left biology behind when he graduated from high school — so the first time he was asked to review a paper on genomics he laughed out loud. But it turned out the paper wasn’t about DNA. It was about data. That was 25 years ago, and the lightbulb...

One of the most complex challenges I had when I moved to designing for startups was adapting user research to the fast-paced environment. User research is often crucial here: when you only have limited resources, you must create products your users want or need. But getting access to users, no...

Human nature is a paradoxical blend. Stability might bore us, but when we face the unknown and unpredictable, fear grips us, making us feel unsafe and vulnerable. During my childhood, uncertainty was confined to eagerly awaiting grades, the fear of defeat in games, or the sting of potenti...

Though I was just a master’s student, I’ve published over 10 papers in reputable scientific journals, mainly as the first author. Neuroscience, infectious diseases, and vaccines are my research interests. Looking back, the first paper I published was a research rev...

Though I was just a master’s student, I’ve published over 10 papers in reputable scientific journals, mainly as the first author. Neuroscience, infectious diseases, and vaccines are my research interests. Looking back, the first paper I published was a research rev...

In a graduate-level educational psychology course at Florida State University, my professor didn’t allow students to take notes. He reasoned that taking notes prevented students from reflecting on the lesson. Yet, the professor also thought students needed a good set of notes to review late...

A new paper from the University of California Berkeley reveals that privacy may be impossible in the metaverse without innovative new safeguards to protect users. Led by graduate researcher Vivek Nair, the recently released study was conducted at the Center on Responsible De...

A lot has been written and spoken about the Metaverse in recent years, ranging from articles right here on Medium, to academic research papers spanning all the way back to 1996. While the technology as many picture it is yet to truly take off, many industries are abuzz with initiative...

Like X, but cheaper, is not always a winning strategy I’m skeptical of Athens Research. Athens is the most shameless of the Roam Research copycats. They are very open that their goal is to build Roam Research, but free for non-enterprise users. Their name and their branding deliberately evo...

This summer, while living with 7 other people in a biotech hacker house in Cambridge, MA, I interned on the Machine Learning Research team at Dyno Therapeutics! Dyno is a startup aiming to design gene therapy vectors using machine learning. Using machine learning and high-throughput&n...

Due to the accelerated rate of digital transformation and disruption in organizations, the demand for UX researchers is high, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began. User Interviews’ 2022 survey shows that the percentage of respondents who stated their company had no dedicated UX re...

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct joint studies in financial innovation for the benefit of their local economies. Both central banks signed the MoU at a meeting in Riyadh with HKMA’s...

While ArkHAUS members celebrate atop their floating private members club, they’ll feel even better knowing that same club is powering marine regeneration efforts right under their feet. Anytime you place a boat, structure, or other item in water or anywhere in nature, the immediate question wi...

AWARD-winning author Lisa Scottoline is meticulous with her research for her novels. But research for her latest book, Eternal (No Exit Press, £9.99), took her to a whole new level. The story has its roots in the rise of antisemitism in Italy during the Second World War. “Eternal was ...

Though it might seem really difficult to navigate, the University of Toronto is Canada’s biggest research university and it is definitely worthwhile to get some hands-on experience to complement your course-based training. I didn’t know much about this when I was in undergrad so don...

If you’re like me, you probably hate the research phase of the lead generation process. But you know it’s necessary. This work is the 20% that amounts to 80% of the results. And we will constantly refer back to it even months after we’ve launched. Safe to say, th...

Some people work to improve their communities, feel more in control of their lives, or build a product they’re passionate about. But many want to make, as the kids say, FU money. The idea is to have enough in the bank that you can do whatever you want, and the appeal of reaching this p...

In 2020, a small team of researchers at Pinterest began to hunt for resources and tools around how to make our research processes and practices more inclusive, thinking our search would surface a comprehensive off-the-shelf resource or two that we could share back and use as a guidepost for our team...

In 2020, a small team of researchers at Pinterest began to hunt for resources and tools around how to make our research processes and practices more inclusive, thinking our search would surface a comprehensive off-the-shelf resource or two that we could share back and use as a guidepost for our team...

Every year or so, I come across some verbally formulated “problems”* which can actually be modeled as some form of Operations Research** (OR). These problems might or might not have prior, but neither I nor the “problem owners” had any prior mapping of these problems to ma...

The problem of partial filling of container space is endemic to the logistics industry. A Flexport review of all ocean freight imported into the U.S. in 2018 found that Full Container Load (FCL) containers were on average only 65 percent utilized, amounting to more than one-third of the available U....

The safety of self-driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles, is a topic of ongoing research and debate. It also depends on various factors, including the technology, regulatory frameworks, and how they interact with other vehicles and pedestrians. Here are some key points to consider: 1. T...

ACT’s State of the Industry: Classes 5–8 Vehicles report provides a monthly look at the current production, sales, and general state of the on-road heavy and medium duty commercial vehicle markets in North America. It differentiates market indicators by Class 5, Classes 6&ndash...

At the vanguard of astrobiology, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal tool, not merely as a computational aide but as a fundamental architect in redefining life’s criteria beyond Earth. The exploration begins with a quantum leap in exoplanetary spectroscopy, allowin...

Hey! It’s great to see you again. If you haven’t read it already, I highly encourage you to check out the first part of this article, where I discussed the basics of cancer, its epigenetic aspects, and how epigenetic editing methods can start a new era in cancer research. In...

I remember my mom and dad coming to my bed when I was 7. Normally, they never come to my bed at night like that; I used to sleep alone. This time, they both came together and lay next to me, hugging me in between. “We have to tell you something,” If they came to my bed today and sa...

One of the worst parts of science is that it takes a long time. That’s especially true for studies in aging and longevity; any kind of “magic anti-aging pill” will need decades of rigorous testing. Sometimes, politics threatens to derail these projects entirely. One example i...

Advancements in neuroscience and technology have opened up a whole new realm of possibilities for understanding and interacting with the human brain. One such groundbreaking innovation is the development of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs). BCIs allow direct communication between the brain and exter...

Quantum gravity research often reminds me of the 1963 classic comedy It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World about a criminal who crashes his car and with his dying breath reveals that he has buried a large sum of money under a big W in a state park to the occupants of four passing cars who ...

Numbers matter, but critique is better It’s not that I’m data collection-avoidant, I just don’t think the ways of collection are as open-shut-case-closed a process as is touted oftentimes. Why? Unless we are serious academics who’ve taken more than an intro to statis...

In 2023, 33 states in the United States sued Meta for using features to hook children to its platforms. Meta owns top social media platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, Threads, and Instagram. In their lawsuit, the states blame the algorithm that drives infinite scrolling and pu...

Despite never using psychedelics, I became deeply interested in the topic of therapeutic psychedelic research when I learned from close acquaintances and loved ones that psychedelics were able to help treat their own serious and debilitating issues like post-traumatic stress disorder, cancer death a...

In the pursuit of groundbreaking advancements in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, the intersection of CureCoin and blockchain technology is poised to reshape the landscape. This dynamic duo has the potential to incentivize molecular science, catalyzing a new era of collaborative and efficient researc...

Then along came Variant Bio, whose mission it is “to leverage the power of human genetic diversity to develop life-saving therapies.” As far as I could tell, it was — and remains to this day — a real outlier in the biopharma world. From the moment it was founded, le...

Anthro’s may add value by studying the behavior of users and understanding why they may make certain choices that put their security at risk. For example, a digital anthropologist may examine why a person might reuse the same password across multiple accounts, or why they might click on a link...

You’ve always wanted to write a book but never started or finished one. I was there, in fact, for many years. I want to encourage you to take the leap and start writing today. With so many tools and resources available, you have everything you need to make your dream a reality. Be bold and ...

In the realm of medical research and healthcare, breakthroughs continually reshape our understanding and treatment of diseases, revolutionizing patient care and outcomes. From innovative technologies to novel therapeutic approaches, these advancements pave the way for a brighter future in healt...