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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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
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
Sanofi diabetes drug Tzield now approved for children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Sanofi's Tzield injection for children aged 8 and above with newly diagnosed stage 3 type 1 diabetes. This marks the first opportunity to slow the lo
Jun 14, 2026 · 2 min read
AI Research: Four Decades of Progress and Future Outlook
AI-driven material science recently discovered 5 new superconductors in 18 months, a feat estimated to take human researchers 200 years, according to MIT Lab Report.
Jun 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Hospitals Cut Costs with Integrated Care
UVM Medical Center loses $460,000 daily, forcing 142 job cuts.
Jun 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical Warns AI Needs Disarming, Global Action
Pope Leo XIV's inaugural 83-page encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas', warns that unchecked artificial intelligence risks becoming a modern Tower of Babel that needs to be 'disarmed'.
Jun 12, 2026 · 2 min read
NIH proposal would cap scientist grant numbers
The White House Office of Management and Budget has proposed a rule requiring federal research funding decisions to undergo political review by senior appointees.
Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read
What are Embodied AI Principles and the Future of Robotics?
In 2025, venture funding for AI-driven robotics in the U.
Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read
AI and Cognitive Development: Balancing Potential and Risk
Twenty students in a classroom worked with AI tutors on their laptops, a scene becoming common in 2026 schools, according to The New York Times .
Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read
Residents Burn Congo Ebola Center Amid Fears of Regional Underdevelopment
In a shocking escalation, an Ebola treatment center in Congo's Butembo was burned to the ground on February 27, forcing patient and staff evacuation, according to a WHO Report .
Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Hyundai's AI Woes Fuel Deeper Nvidia Alliance for Autonomous Future
Hyundai's internally developed Atria AI system scored a mere 25 out of 100 in an internal benchmark, a stark contrast to Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system at 90, according to Electric Vehicles .
Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Mallorca offers prime viewing for 2026 total solar eclipse
While millions plan to witness the 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain, only a sliver of coastline, like Mallorca's Playa de Palma, will offer the truly breathtaking sight: the sun just 2.
Jun 8, 2026 · 2 min read
US House Lawmakers Unveil Draft Bill on AI Regulation
US House lawmakers, in a rare bipartisan move, proposed a draft bill on June 4, 2026, explicitly forbidding states from creating their own AI rules, effectively centralizing control over the rapidly e
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Pfizer's obesity drug shows potential for monthly dosing
Mid-stage study data reveals Pfizer's experimental obesity drug, berobenatide, could achieve significant weight loss with a groundbreaking monthly dosing schedule, a stark contrast to current weekly o
Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Lilly's oral obesity drug shows promising safety and tolerability
Lilly's experimental oral obesity drug, aleniglipron, helped patients lose up to 12.
Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read
AI Drug Development Surges: In Silico Trials Market Grows Dramatically
Biotech firm Insilico Medicine used artificial intelligence to discover a novel drug candidate for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and advance it to Phase I clinical trials in under 30 months, acc
Jun 6, 2026 · 4 min read
House panel proposes 10% NIH raise for 2027
A House spending panel has proposed a $5 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health by fiscal year 2027, potentially reshaping medical research funding.
Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min read
Key AI Gadgets and Robotics at Computex 2026
VinDynamics officially unveiled its humanoid robot, Dyno, at Computex 2026, showcasing a future where AI isn't just in your computer, but walking beside you.
Jun 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Legend Biotech stock surges on strong Q1 CAR T-cell therapy results
Legend Biotech's stock recently jumped 42% following new data, propelled by early clinical successes in difficult-to-treat cancers and robust sales of its existing CAR-T therapy, CARVYKTI, according t
Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Pope Leo XIV Issues Encyclical on AI's Role in Catholic Healthcare
While agentic AI can review 3,500 healthcare claims a week, Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas' directly challenges Catholic hospitals to prioritize human dignity over such raw efficie
Jun 4, 2026 · 4 min read