Did you know that Japan greatly influenced the music industry? With their innovative technology and excellent craftsmanship, the land of the rising sun pioneered manufacturing high-quality products utilized in dance music production. From sound creation to playback, companies such as Yamaha and Sony spearheaded the domination. Despite experts’ belief that the future of the industry is global, Japan’s legacy still allows them a great deal of influence in the field. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
