Revolutionizing AI: Embracing Indigenous Perspectives in Technology
A new initiative is challenging the conversation around the direction of artificial intelligence (AI). It charges that the current trajectory is inherently biased against non-Western modes of thinking about intelligence -- especially those originating from Indigenous cultures. Abundant Intelligences is an international, multi-institutional and interdisciplinary program that seeks to rethink how we conceive of AI.
Tackling the Threat: Addressing the Spread of Invasive Species Through Untreated Water Transfers
Experts are warning of the risks of spreading invasive and non-native species when moving large volumes of untreated lake, reservoir and river water. Experts are warning of the risks of spreading invasive and non-native species when moving large volumes of untreated lake, reservoir and river water. Development of cities and the demands of agriculture mean
Revolutionizing AI: Embracing Indigenous Perspectives in Technology
A new initiative is challenging the conversation around the direction of artificial intelligence (AI). It charges that the current trajectory is inherently biased against non-Western modes of thinking about intelligence -- especially those originating from Indigenous cultures. Abundant Intelligences is an international, multi-institutional and interdisciplinary program that seeks to rethink how we conceive of AI.
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Revolutionizing AI: Embracing Indigenous Perspectives in Technology
A new initiative is challenging the conversation around the direction of artificial intelligence (AI). It charges that the current trajectory is inherently biased against non-Western modes of thinking about intelligence -- especially those originating from Indigenous cultures. Abundant Intelligences is an international, multi-institutional and interdisciplinary program that seeks to rethink how we conceive of AI.
Confronting the Crisis: The Era of Megadroughts Begins
Increasingly common since 1980, persistent multi-year droughts will continue to advance with the warming climate, warns a new study. This publicly available forty-year global quantitative inventory seeks to inform policy regarding the environmental impact of human-induced climate change. It also detected previously 'overlooked' events. Increasingly common since 1980, persistent multi-year droughts will continue to advance
Tackling the Threat: Addressing the Spread of Invasive Species Through Untreated Water Transfers
Experts are warning of the risks of spreading invasive and non-native species when moving large volumes of untreated lake, reservoir and river water. Experts are warning of the risks of spreading invasive and non-native species when moving large volumes of untreated lake, reservoir and river water. Development of cities and the demands of agriculture mean
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Revolutionizing AI: Embracing Indigenous Perspectives in Technology
A new initiative is challenging the conversation around the direction of artificial intelligence (AI). It charges that the current trajectory is inherently biased against non-Western modes of thinking about intelligence -- especially those originating from Indigenous cultures. Abundant Intelligences is an international, multi-institutional and interdisciplinary program that seeks to rethink how we conceive of AI.
Confronting the Crisis: The Era of Megadroughts Begins
Increasingly common since 1980, persistent multi-year droughts will continue to advance with the warming climate, warns a new study. This publicly available forty-year global quantitative inventory seeks to inform policy regarding the environmental impact of human-induced climate change. It also detected previously 'overlooked' events. Increasingly common since 1980, persistent multi-year droughts will continue to advance
Tackling the Threat: Addressing the Spread of Invasive Species Through Untreated Water Transfers
Experts are warning of the risks of spreading invasive and non-native species when moving large volumes of untreated lake, reservoir and river water. Experts are warning of the risks of spreading invasive and non-native species when moving large volumes of untreated lake, reservoir and river water. Development of cities and the demands of agriculture mean
Vital Role of Small-Scale Fisheries in Global Nutrition and Livelihoods
Small-scale fisheries play a significant but overlooked role in global fisheries production and are key to addressing hunger and malnutrition while supporting livelihoods around the world, according to new research. The study rigorously quantified how marine and inland small-scale fisheries contribute to aquatic harvests and nutritional and socioeconomic security on a global scale. Small-scale fisheries
Rethinking Regulations: Protecting Children’s Health from Synthetic Chemicals
Nations must better safeguard health and reduce childhood diseases linked to exposures to toxic chemicals, according to researchers. Governments need to test and regulate chemicals and chemical products as closely as they safeguard prescription drugs, the researchers write. Nations must start testing and regulating chemicals and chemical products as closely as the current systems that
New research highlights trends in ADHD diagnoses
New research identifies differing trends in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses among adolescents and adults, including an increase among adults from 2020 to 2023. The study found a significant downward trends in ADHD incidence among adults from 2016 to 2020 and adolescents from 2016 to 2018. The ADHD incidence rate remained stable for adolescents in subsequent
Sodium-ion batteries need breakthroughs to compete
A thorough analysis of market, technological, and supply chain outcomes for sodium-ion batteries finds that significant advances are needed before commercialization. Legions of battery engineers and their supporters have sought for years to build batteries cheaper than the dominant lithium-ion technology, hoping to capture some of lithium-ion's $50 billion-a-year and growing market. The latest darling
Medicare Regulations Aim to Curb Prescription Steering Practices
Researchers have found that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) -- organizations that negotiate access to medicines for most patients in the United States -- steer patients to use their own pharmacies. However, these pharmacies appear less used in Medicare than in other market segments. These PBMs are part of integrated health care conglomerates that own insurance
Surge in Permanent Contraception Interest Following Roe v. Wade Reversal
A new study has found a significant increase in the number of U.S. young adults seeking permanent contraception, specifically tubal sterilization and vasectomy, following the Supreme Court's June 2022 decision which overturned Roe v. Wade. A new study from the George Washington University found a significant increase in the number of U.S. young adults seeking
The Devastating Effects of COVID-19 on Childhood Brain Tumor Care
Research into the impact of the COVID pandemic on children and young people with brain tumors has revealed how investigations or treatments were frequently postponed as key people or resources were not available. The first ever investigation into the impact of the Covid pandemic on children and young people with brain tumours has revealed how
The Shift in Olympic Combat Sports: The End of the ‘Red Advantage’
Wearing a red outfit in combat sports has been believed to provide an advantage for athletes, but a new study suggests there is no longer any truth in the claim. Wearing a red outfit in combat sports has been believed to provide an advantage for athletes, but a new study suggests there is no longer
Acoustic Sensors Detect Gunfire Along School Routes
A new study used acoustic sensors that detect the sound of gunfire to show how often children in one Chicago neighborhood are exposed to gunshots while walking to and from school. Results showed that nearly two-thirds of schools in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago had at least one gun incident within 400 meters (about one-quarter
