Some scholars are calling 2026 the “year of the moon.” Why? NASA, for the first time since the Apollo missions of the late 1960s and early 70s, sent astronauts to orbit the moon. But NASA is not alone. Joining the moon party this year are the Chinese, who are sending a lunar robot to study the moon’s south pole. Private companies like Blue Origin, Firefly, … Continue reading The Year of the Moon: Patents at the Edge of Outer Space
How many times this week did you watch a video and question whether it was generated by AI? I seem to question pretty much everything I watch these days. It’s tiring. And concerning. As days and months go by, the AI slop seems to get a little less sloppy. Can you imagine scrolling through Instagram or X and seeing a fake video of yourself online. … Continue reading Alright, Alright, Alright: That’s Enough, AI
Just three years ago, I was a microbiologist preparing for medical school. Today, I spend my days studying law and filing trademarks at a law firm. It’s a plot twist in life I never saw coming. So, how did this science nerd end up in a field where people argue over whether two logos look too much alike? It’s a story that starts, unexpectedly, with … Continue reading Under the Microscope: IP Law at Loyola
