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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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Two Years of Excess Deaths: What Can We Learn?

Two Years of Excess Deaths: What Can We Learn?

Medpage Today, August 25, 2022

Has anyone noticed that the nation has been going through a 3-month surge in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations that is just now beginning to abate? The CDC community levels on July 28 reported over 80% of counties at medium or high risk levels, an all-time high since the CDC began reporting such information back in late February. We're not out of the woods yet.

A Campaign Tactic by Democrats: Smart? Risky? Unethical?

A Campaign Tactic by Democrats: Smart? Risky? Unethical?

The New York Times, August 14, 2022

As children, their families and teachers get excited about the new school year through-out the world, it is imperative to continue to publicize the dire education needs of Ukrainian children.

Addressing Funding Challenges After Natural Disasters

Addressing Funding Challenges After Natural Disasters

Audio Clip, August 23, 2022

New audio is available for media use featuring Rajiv Garg. He is an Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management in the business school at Emory University. He discusses the funding challenges after natural disasters. This content is made available by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. What follows are 4 questions and responses, these responses were provided on August 23, 2022.

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