Aram Sarkisian

Staff Writer

Aram Sarkisian is a journalist focused on the practical applications and ethical ramifications of emerging technologies. With a background in computer science, he brings a deeply technical understanding to his reporting. Before joining Science and Discovery, he was a key voice at 'Future Forward Magazine', where his investigations into algorithmic bias won a Digital Press Award. Aram's work cuts through the hype to provide readers with sober, clear-eyed analysis of how technology is actively reshaping our world, from machine learning models to consumer robotics.

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Technology & AI
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Latest Articles

Is Invisalign from Smile4Life Dental Worth It for Miami Adults in 2026?
Health & MedicineSponsored

Is Invisalign from Smile4Life Dental Worth It for Miami Adults in 2026?

Invisalign offers discreet teeth perfection, a significant investment for Miami adults. The article explores the cost ranging from $3,000 to $8,000 and the role of AI technology in treatment, highlighting Smile4Life Dental's expertise and transparency.

Jul 2, 2026 · 7 min read

5 Key Reasons Reno Residents Choose Advanced Health Chiropractic for Regenerative Medicine in 2026
Health & MedicineSponsored

5 Key Reasons Reno Residents Choose Advanced Health Chiropractic for Regenerative Medicine in 2026

Advanced Health Chiropractic in Reno offers an integrated approach to regenerative medicine, providing sustainable pain relief for residents seeking alternatives to temporary fixes. They combine chiropractic care, regenerative medicine, and advanced technologies like Accu-SPINA and Class IV Laser Therapy to address chronic pain comprehensively.

Jul 2, 2026 · 6 min read

DC Comics executives in a boardroom discussing the box office performance and future of Superman films, with a Superman silhouette in the background.
Cosmos & Space

DC Leaders Clarify Superman Returns Sequel vs Reboot Debate

Despite a $391 million worldwide gross, Bryan Singer's 'Superman Returns' (2006) was deemed a financial disappointment by Warner Bros.

Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read

The Euclid telescope captures an incredibly detailed image of the Milky Way's galactic bulge, showcasing over 60 million stars in a vast cosmic vista.
Cosmos & Space

Euclid telescope reveals largest, most detailed image of Milky Way's galactic bulge

A single new image from the European Space Agency's Euclid telescope now reveals over 60 million stars in the Milky Way's galactic bulge, a view 270 times wider than what Hubble could capture in a sin

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Abstract visualization of AI data streams being regulated by government oversight, symbolizing new federal policies impacting AI development and deployment.
Cosmos & Space

US Government Accelerates AI Federal Policy Impacts and Oversight

The Trump administration now requires leading AI developers, including Anthropic and OpenAI, to seek federal approval for each new customer using their most powerful technology.

Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read

A visual representation of the 340B drug discount program, showing interconnected pharmaceutical symbols and healthcare icons under dramatic lighting, symbolizing complexity and reform.
Cosmos & Space

Cassidy bill proposes changes to 340B drug discount program

In 2023, the 340B drug discount program recorded a record high of $66.

Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read

A diverse group of scientists and medical professionals collaborating around a table with data visualizations, discussing vaccine research and alternatives.
Cosmos & Space

ACIP expands member criteria, considering vaccine alternatives

The ACIP's new charter explicitly calls for identifying 'gaps in vaccine safety research including adverse effects following vaccination,' according to CDC .

Jun 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Futuristic lab with transparent fish, AI interfaces, and holographic brain network visualizations.
Health & Medicine

AI and transparent fish transform neuroscience research

Janelia Research Campus is investing $500 million to phase out rodent models, betting instead on AI and transparent fish to map entire brains.

Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read

An artistic depiction of quantum foam, illustrating the subatomic turbulence that forms the fabric of spacetime and its connection to information density.
Physics & Quantum

What is Quantum Foam and Spacetime Fabric?

The universe's ultimate information density limit, the holographic principle, arguably stems from an invisible, fluctuating 'quantum foam' underlying spacetime.

Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read

A visual representation of the conflict between institutional care and community integration for mentally disabled individuals, highlighting the Justice Department's new legal stance.
Cosmos & Space

Justice Department questions disability integration mandate

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) issued a new legal opinion stating that states are not legally required to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing com

Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read

A modern workspace featuring advanced AI gadgets, showcasing holographic displays and seamless integration for enhanced productivity.
Gadgets & Gear

Top 5 AI Gadgets Boosting Your Daily Productivity

Despite promises of effortless efficiency, 72% of professionals remain worried about the privacy implications of the very AI gadgets designed to streamline their daily tasks.

Jun 22, 2026 · 5 min read

Futuristic Microsoft AI productivity cube gadget and wearable access badge on a modern desk, symbolizing the future of work.
Gadgets & Gear

Future of AI Productivity: Microsoft's Concept Gadgets

Currently, Microsoft's concept AI productivity devices —a portable cube with a screen and a wearable access badge—are being tested by only a few hundred of its own employees.

Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read

A vibrant and resilient coral reef ecosystem, showcasing colorful corals and diverse marine life thriving in warm, clear ocean waters.
Health & Medicine

The Hunt for Super Reefs Offers Hope for Coral Conservation

Corals in the Gulf of Aqaba have already demonstrated an extraordinary tolerance to temperatures exceeding 30°C, offering a glimpse into the future of reef survival, according to Unesco .

Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read

The Orion Probe in deep space, showing visible damage to a scientific instrument after a micro-meteoroid impact.
Cosmos & Space

This Week In Space podcast covers Orion Probe disclosure.

Just months after celebrating record-breaking data transmission, the Orion Probe's primary Spectrometer operates at only 60% efficiency.

Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read

Advanced robots and human engineers collaborating in a high-tech manufacturing facility, with AI-driven data visualizations enhancing supply chain operations.
Technology & AI

AI adoption is accelerating, reshaping manufacturing and supply chains

North American manufacturers are projected to order 36,766 robots valued at $2.

Jun 20, 2026 · 8 min read

University research lab equipment unused due to federal grant delays, symbolizing the halt in critical disability services research and its impact on staff and studies.
Health & Medicine

Federal Grant Delays Jeopardize Disability Services Research

Over $50 million in federal grants for disability services research, typically awarded by October 1st, remains unallocated as of December 1st, 2026, according to the National Council on Disability.

Jun 19, 2026 · 2 min read

Microscopic view of glowing mesenchymal stem cells initiating healing within a damaged nervous system, symbolizing hope for autoimmune disease treatment.
Cosmos & Space

Mesenchymal stem cells show promise for autoimmune disease treatment

Two individuals with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) have been in remission for over 15 years following a single stem-cell transplant, according to Nature .

Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read

A modern living room showcasing integrated AI gadgets like a smart thermostat and a pet monitor, representing the transformation of daily routines.
Gadgets & Gear

AI Gadgets Transforming Daily Routines

Imagine a home where your thermostat learns your daily patterns to save energy, your pet's health is monitored 24/7, and your porch alerts you the moment a package is stolen, all without you lifting a

Jun 18, 2026 · 7 min read

A split image contrasting a broken high-tech medical scanner in a rural clinic with a scientist using simple tools like a magnifying glass in a bright lab.
Cosmos & Space

Simplest tools prove best for field and lab breakthroughs

At rural African clinics, 70% of high-tech diagnostic equipment donated by aid organizations becomes non-functional within two years.

Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read

World leaders engage in a global economic dialogue, with a holographic globe displaying international data streams and economic connections.
Cosmos & Space

Macron Hosts Global Dialogue on Economic Cooperation

While French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a video call where China's vice premier advocated for inclusive global economic cooperation, an outgoing Israeli minister simultaneously discussed a speci

Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read