Cover photo by Bamlak Aklilu This past spring break, I had the privilege of returning to San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, with the Vanderbilt chapter…
Diving into the depths of artificial intelligence with DeepSeek AI
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve faster than ever, large language models have taken the global stage, with ChatGPT becoming a household staple in the…
Beyond the algorithm: How Vanderbilt students can challenge AI bias
The “coded gaze” is a term coined by researcher Joy Buolamwini that describes the algorithmic bias in technology, particularly facial recognition systems, where the biases…
Lung cancer: Most neglected, most deadly
A grandparent, a parent, an aunt, or an uncle — almost everyone knows someone affected by lung cancer. Lung cancer kills more people than any…
Nobel laureates at Vanderbilt: Biographies of two groundbreaking researchers
Vanderbilt is a globally renowned university known for its groundbreaking research, and the Nobel Prize is often seen as the reward for the pinnacle of…
Why we love music: The science behind your favorite playlists
Our favorite songs have a way of evoking emotions in us, whether it’s an undeniable urge to get up and dance or an overwhelming need…
Plastic containers release billions of microplastics in your microwave
Microplastics are everywhere. They are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. They worm their way into the…
My surgeon is a robot: Vanderbilt’s efforts to develop a fully autonomous surgical robot
A Vanderbilt University research team has launched a project to develop a fully autonomous surgical robot capable of performing surgical procedures without any human intervention.…
The evolution and future of touchscreen technology
Touchscreens have become an essential part of everyday life, and on Vanderbilt’s campus, nearly everyone interacts with them, whether on smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Touchscreen…
The case for breeding bookworms
Once upon a time, clocks seemed to tick endlessly as elementary students counted down the seconds until library doors would burst open for the beloved…