Why computer science?

Among all the subjects and choices, why do I suggest you choose computer science? The first digital computer was invented in 1946. Soon, the first microcomputer was created in 1973. This opened a new age of technology for human beings. According to research done, the job outlook for computer science jobs is predicted to grow …

Machines or Doctors?

Could machines make doctors obsolete anytime soon or at all? This is most certainly one of the most debated topics of this decade and will become even more so as time proceeds. There is definitely nothing such as a lack of arguments on either of the both fronts of this debate. This short fact- and …

The Limitations of Localisation through Image Recognition in Robotics

  Introduction The basic meaning of localisation in robotics is the determination of the exact position of a robot. A more exact definition would be “the concurrent construction of a model of the environment (the map), and the estimation of the state of the robot moving within it” (Cadena, et al., 2016). As humans we …

Wannacry ransomware

A cyberattack is an attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system. Unfortunately, they have been famous in 2017 as a lot of computers and networks have been destroyed. One example was a ransomware by the name of Wannacry. A ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access …

Privacy in computer science

Privacy is a relatively hot topic nowadays as AI and other technologies increase in popularity. In today’s society, almost everyone has a smartphone that is capable of taking pictures and going on the internet. People are afraid that one day, all their personal documents and pictures get published to the public. They are also afraid …