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AI-Powered Tech Supercharges Ocean Cleanup, Boosting Plastic Collection by 60%
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BALTIMORE, MD, April 23, 2025 – As plastic pollution in the world’s oceans reaches critical levels, groundbreaking new research reveals how artificial intelligence-driven algorithms can dramatically accelerate plastic waste removal – boosting efficiency by more than 60%.

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China’s rare earth minerals power the modern world. Banning their export could destroy it
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Beijing has a virtual monopoly on rare earth minerals—the materials that power everything from military planes to your electric toothbrush.

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Trump’s tech tariff confusion
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The Trump administration’s back-and-forth moves on tariffs for technology products are stirring confusion in a sector heavily reliant on global supply chains.  
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Once COVID-19 Vaccine is Ready in Prime Time How Will People Get It

Once COVID-19 Vaccine is Ready in Prime Time How Will People Get It

Crain's Detroit Business, October 18, 2020

Michigan officials to coordinate shipments to hospitals, health departments, nursing homes. Health care workers expected to receive vaccines. Four COVID-19 vaccines are in Phase 3 clinical trials, although two have paused for safety reasons. 

Flu Shots See Shipment Delays, Increased Demand But Not Shortage

Flu Shots See Shipment Delays, Increased Demand But Not Shortage

Idaho Press, October 17, 2020

On Monday, Brad Bigford went through a list of patients who had signed up for a flu shot and started making cancellations. The nurse practitioner and owner of the small business Table Rock Mobile Medicine hadn’t received his complete shipment of vaccines yet for the year. He ran out of them this week.

3 Billion People Could Struggle to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Because the World Doesn't Have Enough Fridges to Store It

3 Billion People Could Struggle to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Because the World Doesn't Have Enough Fridges to Store It

MSN, October 19, 2020

Billions of people may have to wait for a COVID-19 vaccine because of a dearth of effective cold storage facilities. Most vaccines need to be stored, transported, and administered at consistent, cool temperatures, usually between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius. But a number of trial vaccines nearing the end of clinical trials require far lower temperatures, because they are RNA vaccines — a type of vaccine that carries instructions to cells to build protein.

Utilizing Telemedicine in the ER Can Reduce Wait Times and Patient Length of Stay

Utilizing Telemedicine in the ER Can Reduce Wait Times and Patient Length of Stay

Health Medicine Network, October 16, 2020

Telemedicine has become more common given the current global pandemic. COVID-19 has limited doctor’s office and hospital visits to ensure safety for everyone. But rather than diminish the quality of care, new research in the INFORMS journal Information Systems Research finds that increasing wider use of telemedicine in the emergency room (ER) can yield positive results for patients and providers alike.

Research Explains Study Results Showing Mail-In Voting is Secure

Research Explains Study Results Showing Mail-In Voting is Secure

Wavy.com, October 19, 2020

It is imperative to make sure your vote counts. The safety of mail-in voting has come into question over the last couple of months, so WAVY.com spoke with Dr. Natalie Scala of Towson University. She’s part of a research project focusing on election security, including mail-based voting. Dr. Scala says the first part of election security involves poll workers and polling places.

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