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Through the work of two researchers, they are trying to look at plastics as resources for future products instead of byproducts. Raising the idea that plastic is a valuable renewable resource which is an interesting point of view. In terms of quantity compared to other renewable resources, there is an
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This article stuck out to me from my own experiences living in Columbus. Our house had a recycling bin that listed everything you could put in there from paper to plastic and cardboard. However, I was always skeptical of whether or not it actually got recycled. Especially looking at my
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This article discusses the attempts at processing another waste stream, nuclear fuel waste. Currently there is not a common procedure in the United States because of costs, safety, and security concerns which results in storage being the main solution that facilities partake in. Storage is an okay solution for now,
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It is interesting to explore the biological approaches that are being made towards trying to handle plastic waste. A potential organic solution makes sense when thinking of how plastics touch almost every surface on Earth, so something that could potentially grow in the area that the plastic has been discarded
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The Cleveland Museum of Art holds an interactive exhibit that utilizes some really unique technology. The exhibit promotes touch-free interaction with the audience to explore art. The attractions use movement and face recognition as a tool to create your own forms of digital art. These technologies offer a unique potential
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This article explores the psychology of roller coasters, what makes them exciting to us and how they affect people. I wanted to explore this because it is an example of another seated experience that people of all ages enjoy. I think it related to my capstone to think about the
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The AI financial companion is designed to make managing money smarter, friendlier, and more engaging. Many people struggle to keep track of spending, bills, and additional income sources like side hustles which can make financial planning stressful or overwhelming. By running in the background as a “money co-pilot,” this tool
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The report Foregoing BaaS: How Owning the Core Fuels Current’s Success examines how Current, a U.S.-based fintech, built its own proprietary cloud-native core banking platform. This unconventional choice, made in 2015, has since become a defining strength, enabling multi-bank flexibility and diverse product offerings. “ Current’s Advantage
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The Science of Why Friendships Keep Us Healthy by Zara Abrams (2023) discusses the science behind how platonic relationships boost people’s health and well-being. Psychological research suggests that stable, healthy friendships are crucial for our well-being and longevity. People who have friends and close confidants are more satisfied with
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The article Digital Workers Have Arrived in Banking explains how Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) is bringing AI “digital employees” into its teams. These autonomous agents handle specialized tasks like coding and validating payments, with their own logins and managers, working side by side with human staff. “Bank of
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The article Contactless Payments: The Future of Commerce explores Mastercard’s role in accelerating the global shift to tap-to-pay technology. With NFC-enabled cards, digital wallets, and emerging biometric options, contactless payments are reshaping the retail and banking experience. “Mastercard witnessed tremendous adoption with contactless payments. It has leaned into that
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In today’s digital era, the rapid growth of mobile banking has created both opportunities and challenges for financial institutions. As customers demand seamless digital experiences, banks must balance ease of use with uncompromising security. The article Strengthening Mobile Banking Security with Biometric Authentication: A Case Study on HSBC explores