Justin McGown Contributing editor

Articles

• LCD screens allow digital watches to retain usability

  In The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, humans are described as “so amazingly primitive they still think digital watches are a good idea.” In these days of cellphones and “smart watches” that tell you about texts and let you make calls, the digital watch may look a little outmoded. However, while no longer as popular as they once were, digital watches are still a useful piece of everyday techno...

  SciTech | March 1, 2015
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  Forum | March 1, 2015
• Deregulate drones to avoid dystopia

  Robotics in general, and drones in particular, are becoming not the stuff of science fiction but of everyday life. However, it seems that we are at a crossroads both in the development of this technology and the laws surrounding its use. In science fiction, drones are almost always just tools. However, the United States’ current drone record suggests a future dystopia with a sky full of relentless...

  Forum | February 23, 2015
• Weighing the cost of on-campus housing

  When it comes to housing at Carnegie Mellon University, after students’ first year, two of the most luxurious options for those looking to live on campus are Webster Hall Apartments and Fairfax Apartments. While both are owned and operated by NDC Real Estate Management, Inc., Carnegie Mellon leases numerous apartments in both buildings.

  News | February 16, 2015
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  Forum | February 16, 2015