The world of software-based product development — at least in Big Tech — is chaotic of late. “In early 2025, tech layoffs are not only happening at a rapid clip, but these cuts are also getting ‘uglier.’” Yet according to a recent poll on the professional network Blind, most respondents (over 90% — 324 v.…
AI agents: The next big thing in science — eventually?
If you read much about AI, you’ve likely noticed the growing number of models capable of “reasoning” and acting autonomously. This isn’t just about chatbots; it’s transforming scientific discovery. Google DeepMind recently launched a 15-day weather forecasting agent, bringing new levels of accuracy to complex atmospheric modeling. OpenAI’s latest reasoning model, o1, has demonstrated potential…
Is your R&D data holding you back? Here’s how you can flip the script
In the high-stakes product development race, R&D teams are facing relentless pressure. Every day, every experiment, is a tightrope walk between painstaking research and the need for speed to outpace the competition. But what if the very data that underpins your R&D efforts is actually putting you in the slow lane? R&D is an expedition…
The great lab of the future debate: Modular or singular approach?
Technology is transforming all facets of our lives, and even the most entrenched industries are evolving in exciting ways. In spaces that rely on R&D, the lab of the future represents a way to execute scientific advancements more quickly and efficiently than ever before — and with greater precision. As such, innovation can thrive. It…