In this issue, we highlight the evolution of technologies, from solar panels to digital note-taking, and their role in creating an inclusive, collaborative future.
We begin with Chewing Gum: The Newest Study Tool, which discusses the history of chewing gum as well as its psychological benefits as a study aid. Chewing gum improves memory and alertness by increasing blood flow to vital nerves.
Through RAG Comes Revolution: Efficient & Accurate AI addresses the hallucinations that large LLM models are prone to generate and highlights a new technique RAG (or retrieval augmented generation), which can reduce the frequency of the hallucinations.
For recreation, Striking Physics: The Science Behind Bowling delves into the physics of bowling, from the composition of the bowling ball to how the oil patterns on bowling lanes affect the probability of hitting a strike.
Next, we uncover the technology behind digital writing in Modern Note Taking: It’s All Virtually Handwritten! This article explores the algorithms behind live handwriting recognition and spell-check and why common functionality lapses can occur.
AI and Games: Partners in Innovation examines the collaborative development of artificial intelligence and video games. With games serving as a testing ground for emerging AI models since the 1950s, this article explains how games have integrated AI into gameplay and development, and how AI can shape the future of gaming.
Finally, Transparent Solar Panels: The Future of Energy illuminates the potential use of transparent solar panels in metropolitan buildings. After an overview of how current solar panel technology works, the article examines cutting-edge development of transparent solar panels.
We hope the eclectic nature of this issue encourages you to look into the engineering behind your everyday life, from how the windows of your room can have multi-purpose use in sequestering energy, to the complementary development of AI and gaming.
Managing Editors Ashly Lam and Lehar Goenka
Illumin Team
