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More and better patient care: An AI platform CEO predicts the future of healthcare
CANOPY reports on Sam De Brouwer, founder of XY.AI Labs, discussing AI’s role in healthcare and TEDAI conference insights.
Gemma Z Price for CANOPY
Monday, October 20
2025 Telematics Report Reveals Industry Growing Pains Amid Rapid Tech Adoption
2025 Telematics Report Reveals Industry Growing Pains Amid Rapid Tech Adoption
(NewsUSA) - Commercial auto insurance and fleet safety are meeting the demands of modern-day risk management by analyzing telematics, but more work is needed to optimize this information and put it …
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Tuesday, October 14
Three chemists will share the Nobel Prize for their work on metal-organic frameworks.
Metal-organic frameworks: Nobel-winning tiny ‘sponge crystals’ with an astonishing amount of inner space
Just a gram of these tiny crystals can have an internal surface area as big as a soccer field. A materials expert explains the almost magical chemistry of MOFs.
Stavroula Alina Kampouri, Rice University, The Conversation
Thursday, October 9
The industry AI can’t replace, but can’t run without
Idea Grove explores how essential HVAC is for AI infrastructure and sustainability.
Scott Baradell for Idea Grove
Wednesday, October 8
Genomic Testing: When Knowledge Gives You the Strength to Keep Fighting
(BPT) - Adrianne Jouet will never forget the sound: "Huh."It was just one syllable from the mammogram technician, but in that moment, the 42-year-old mother of three knew something was wrong. When …
Monday, October 6
Technology news and features

How VR and AI could help the next generation grow kinder and more connected

Technology can be isolating, but it can also help kids learn emotional connection.
Virtual reality might seem like an unlikely way to help kids develop empathy, but the right VR environment can do just that.
Ekaterina Muravevskaia, Indiana University, The Conversation
Monday, October 6

Science costs money – research is guided by who funds it and why

NSF is one federal agency that funds a wide range of basic science research.
The federal government is more likely to fund curiosity-driven basic research, while industry is more likely to support research that has a clearer eventual payoff.
Ryan Summers, University of North Dakota, The Conversation
Friday, October 3

What past education technology failures can teach us about the future of AI in schools

Teachers need to be scientists themselves, experimenting and measuring the impact of powerful AI products on education.
It can take years to collect evidence that shows effective uses of new technologies in schools. Unfortunately, early guesses sometimes go seriously wrong.
Justin Reich, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), The Conversation
Friday, October 3

5 things to look for in your next internet provider

(BPT) - Just like electricity, broadband is now part of daily living. It keeps us productive at work, entertained at home, and connected to friends and family near and far. It is at the heart of how …

Tuesday, September 30

Mars rovers serve as scientists’ eyes and ears from millions of miles away – here are the tools Perseverance used to spot a potential sign of ancient life

Bright Angel rock surface at the Beaver Falls site on Mars shows nodules on the right and a leopard-like pattern at the center.
              NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS

A planetary scientist walks through the sensors and systems that went into the recent detection of potential biosignatures.

Ari Koeppel, Dartmouth College, The Conversation
Friday, September 19

Nuclear in your backyard? Tiny reactors could one day power towns and campuses – but community input will be key

Factories could one day produce and ship small nuclear reactors across the country.

Small-scale nuclear reactors are a promising power source. But implementing them will require overcoming technical and societal challenges.

Aditi Verma, University of Michigan, The Conversation
Friday, September 19

Don’t Be a Cybercrime Victim

Don’t Be a Cybercrime Victim

(NewsUSA) - Cybercriminals send 3.4 billion phishing emails daily, aiming to steal sensitive information from unassuming victims. Cyberattacks like these are on the rise, posing increased long-term …

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Monday, September 15

Protecting Big Ideas: Meet the 2025 Honorees Changing How We Think About Innovation

(NewsUSA) - From safer football helmets to groundbreaking laws that protect inventors, this year’s Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation (IPOEF) award winners prove that one idea, when …

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Sunday, September 14

Why so many people over 50 love playing video games

(BPT) - Did you know that more people over the age of 50 play video games in the U.S. than people who are under age 18? This is just one of the many surprising facts uncovered in the 2025 Essential …

Wednesday, September 10

Family matters: Why genetic cancer testing is important

(BPT) - When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can raise questions. Is it a coincidence, or is there something that runs in the family that makes others more likely to get it too? …

Wednesday, September 10
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Expert Explains AI’s Defensive Advantage

Expert Explains AI’s Defensive Advantage

(NewsUSA) - The evolution and impact of AI, especially with respect to national security, is poorly understood, but the explosion of knowledge is unprecedented, according to Dr. Eric Schmidt, chair …

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Tuesday, July 29
This AI-generated image spread far and wide in the wake of Hurricane Helene in 2024.
What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content
AI slop refers to low- to mid-quality content created with AI tools, often with little regard for accuracy or quality.
Adam Nemeroff, Quinnipiac University, The Conversation
Wednesday, September 3
How many AI queries does it take to use up a regular plastic water bottle's worth of water?
AI has a hidden water cost − here’s how to calculate yours
AI systems’ water usage can vary widely, depending on where and when the computer answering the query is running.
Leo S. Lo, University of Virginia, The Conversation
Wednesday, September 3
How to select the right tankless electric water heater for any home
(BPT) - Tankless electric water heaters are transforming the way households experience hot water by offering energy-efficient, space-saving solutions that deliver heated water on demand. These …
Friday, August 29
The Great AI Attrition: Why your best AI talent is eyeing the exit
Upwork reports top AI performers are leaving due to mismatched expectations and lack of recognition, prompting a need for workplace redesign to retain talent.
Anna Brown for Upwork
Friday, August 22
Beyond Weight Loss: Firm Your Skin and Boost Your Confidence
(BPT) - Weight-loss journeys powered by GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro® have helped many to achieve significant changes. Yet, a new challenge has emerged: loose, …
Wednesday, August 20
This U.S. Army command post, seen from a drone, is loaded with modern technology but uses a centuries-old structure.
AI is about to radically alter military command structures that haven’t changed much since Napoleon’s army
Today’s military commands struggle to manage battlefields that span cyberspace and outer space, as well as land, sea and air. AI is poised to help by breaking them out of their centuries-old structures.
Benjamin Jensen, American University School of International Service, The Conversation
Tuesday, August 19
An innovative way to make connections: Create a unique song
(BPT) - In this era of instant communication and hyperconnected social media, you might think everyone feels connected to everyone else. Unfortunately, that's not the case. According to a new global …
Friday, August 15
South Africa and China set up a quantum communication link: how we did it and why it’s historic
The success of Jinan-1 points the way towards networks of quantum microsatellites, making secure global communication a real possibility.
Yaseera Ismail, Stellenbosch University, The Conversation
Tuesday, August 12
Women with strong networks and communities are most likely to succeed in the STEM fields.
Women in STEM face challenges and underrepresentation – this course gives them tools to succeed
Women still face discrimination and underrepresentation in STEM fields; receiving mentoring and tools to navigate male-dominated fields can help them succeed.
Filomena Nunes, Michigan State University, The Conversation
Tuesday, August 12
How accounting teams use AI to get more work done every day
Brex reports AI is transforming accounting by automating tasks, enhancing accuracy, and providing real-time insights, enabling teams to focus on strategic work.
Erik Zhou for Brex
Tuesday, August 12
Taking a look back at a legacy of innovation
(BPT) - Do you love technology? Do you enjoy diving into the past of companies that broke technological barriers to create cutting-edge inventions that are now part of everyday life?For anyone …
Friday, August 8