Author: scott

Gene therapy is an experimental technique that aims to treat or prevent disease by altering the genetic makeup of cells. The basic premise involves introducing genetic material into a patient's cells and tissues to elicit a therapeutic effect. Scientists have been studying gene therapy for...

Clean technology - often shortened to cleantech - encompasses instruments, supplies and processes developed to conserve natural resources and minimize environmental harm. It today focuses primarily on sustainable energy creation and storage as well as water purification, management and efficiency to pursue environmentally responsible economic...

Climate change gets at the long-term shifts in global weather patterns and average temperatures that have been observed over decades due to human-caused acceleration of the greenhouse effect. Scientists have warned of the profound impacts on ecosystems and communities if rapid action isn’t taken to...

High-speed transit consists of passenger rail systems operating at top speeds significantly exceeding 200 km/h (125 mph) designed to connect major cities and shuttle travelers with airliner speed minus the hassles of airport transportation. With emerging high-speed corridors expanding among sub-regions, this modernized rail travel...

Experts predict several major economic trends will shape the next decade as changing demographics, disruptive technologies and environmental pressures restructure markets and societies globally. How governments, businesses and individuals adapt now could determine everything from global financial stability to the jobs landscapes for upcoming generations.A...

Precision medicine is an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention that takes into account individual variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle. It allows doctors and researchers to predict more accurately which treatment and prevention strategies for a particular disease will work in which groups...

Law enforcement agencies are embracing new technologies and community-oriented collaboration models to enhance crime prevention, evidence collection, and public relations while optimizing resource allocation in the years ahead.Interactive crime mapping platforms powered by historical data, real-time incident reporting from connected systems and AI inform commander...

The global freight industry is modernizing operations through emerging technologies and business models that promise more sustainable, efficient and responsive delivery of consumer goods and commercial products in the years ahead.Top innovations set to transform freight transportation include alternative fuel vehicles, automation, real-time supply chain...