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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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Inauguration of University of North Dakota President Held This Afternoon

Inauguration of University of North Dakota President Held This Afternoon

Valley News Live, October 5, 2020

The University of North Dakota community will celebrate the inaugration of Andrew P. Armacost as the 13th president of the university at 2 p.m. Monday. A private ceremony will take place on campus at that time. Although it’s not open to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions, you can watch the event for free on the UND web page and Facebook live.

The Future of the Supply Chain

The Future of the Supply Chain

Communications of the ACM, October 6, 2020

One of the painful discoveries of the COVID-19 pandemic was how vulnerable U.S. supply chains are, demonstrated most vividly by the shortage of critical medical supplies and equipment. Supply chain experts agree that measures must be taken to ensure the supply chain of the future becomes more resilient and can withstand another national crisis.

How Pharma is Changing to Produce a Pandemic Vaccine in Rapid Time

How Pharma is Changing to Produce a Pandemic Vaccine in Rapid Time

Global Biodefense, October 5, 2020

To bring COVID-19 under control a vaccine needs to be available to every nation, rich and poor – and it needs to happen quickly. But pharmaceutical breakthroughs are usually the result a slow process involving competition, secrecy, risky investments and extensive trials. Changing any big industry to speed its processes up is going to be difficult. But there are signs that substantial changes are underway – and they may be here to stay.

'If You Play With Fire, You Get Burned.' Is a COVID-19-Safe Political Event Possible?

'If You Play With Fire, You Get Burned.' Is a COVID-19-Safe Political Event Possible?

News & Record, October 5, 2020

Large political gatherings in North Carolina that flout safety guidelines ahead of the 2020 elections have continued even as cases of COVID-19 rise across the state. That kind of event brought COVID-19 to the White House, resulting in President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and some staff and party members — including U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis — testing positive for the coronavirus. Can political events in North Carolina be held safely?

New Research Examines Political “Air War” and “Ground Game” to Determine Which is Most Effective

New Research Examines Political “Air War” and “Ground Game” to Determine Which is Most Effective

News Release, October 7, 2020

CATONSVILLE, MD, October 7, 2020 – New research has shed light on how various political campaign activities influence voters. It found that a candidate’s mass media advertising is more likely to influence independent voters, while the campaign’s “ground game,” targeting voters through grassroots outreach, is more effective at reaching a candidate’s base.

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