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Teleoperated robots for gathering moon dust are a step closer, according to new research by scientists at the University of Bristol.

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The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) sometimes seems limitless. But with that potential comes serious new concerns, such as bias, misinformation, and privacy violations. How to develop and implement AI in a way that ethically addresses those concerns is the goal of the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI).

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Indoor vertical gardens are gaining popularity among homeowners and restaurants, allowing them to grow microgreens year-round, but new research has identified a major drawback: their demands on energy.

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Known for its ability to withstand extreme environments and high voltages, silicon carbide (SiC) is a semiconducting material made up of silicon and carbon atoms arranged into crystals that is increasingly becoming essential to modern technologies like electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, telecommunications infrastructure and microelectronics.

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $600,000 to Penn State’s Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA) to develop a series of educational courses, workshops, and paid academic and industrial internships focused on workforce development in Pennsylvania for the growing semiconductor industry.

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A survey experiment with 10,000 Americans demonstrates that even a brief, low-cost message from election officials can help maintain trust when election results are delayed.

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As the world’s native bee populations are declining, crop production requiring pollinators increasingly relies on commercial pollination services. A study from the University of Illinois looks at pollination contracts between beekeepers and California almond growers, exploring clauses that make the agreements more appealing for both parties.

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Collaboration among three Georgia institutions of higher education on the operation of a new weather radar system will enhance student learning, provide new opportunities for research, and help improve severe weather coverage in north Georgia.

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As flu season ramps up, infectious disease experts at Cedars-Sinai are urging everyone in the community, from infants on up, to get their flu shots.

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Pockets of instability called magnetic islands in the plasma in a fusion device can disrupt plasma confinement. Scientists predict that islands grow because of the temperatures of electrons and ions in a plasma flattening out within the island, but ion temperatures have not been previously measured. In this new research, researchers found that contrary to expectations, the ion temperature profile did not flatten but instead exhibited a steep change across islands.

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Tom DeWitt developed North America’s first master’s degree in customer experience management, or CXM, at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business. He is the director of CXM@MSU, a industry-facing program dedicated to the advancement of customer experience management. An expert on consumer psychology, customer-centric organizations and employee engagement, DeWitt understands all the components that go into creating a positive customer experience. Here, he shares insights on how companies can truly put consumers first – and what that process entails.

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With thoughtful planning and policy interventions, the impending wave of small business ownership transitions coming as baby boomers retire can create opportunities for expanded employee ownership and greater inclusivity in business leadership, according to a new report from WashU Olin Business and the Brookings Institution.

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This year’s program offers multiple opportunities for healthcare and policy reporters to explore the latest advancements in surgery, trauma care, and patient outcomes.

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New assessment of the sodium content and consumption of grocery store foods compared with restaurant-prepared foods helps identify top contributors of sodium in U.S. diets.

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In a remarkable advancement in cardiac care, Chirantan Mangukia, MD, of Loyola Medicine has successfully performed an innovative, minimally invasive triple vessel coronary artery bypass surgery. This procedure was performed for a patient with severe coronary artery disease whose father had endured a difficult recovery from an open procedure years earlier. Nationally, less than one percent of coronary bypass operations are done through a minimally invasive approach Loyola University Medical Center offers innovative cardiac care, distinguishing itself as one of few Chicagoland area hospitals offering this advanced surgical option.