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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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Amazon Sued by Supplier Alleging Breach of Agreement

Amazon Sued by Supplier Alleging Breach of Agreement

The Wall Street Journal, December 14, 2022

A Vietnamese warehouse equipment manufacturer is suing Amazon. com Inc.’s robotics business, claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from promises made early in the Covid-19 pandemic to support the supplier with millions of dollars in new purchases. 

Jeff Angelo: Do We Really NEED Real ID?

Jeff Angelo: Do We Really NEED Real ID?

WHO Radio, December 14, 2022

With the government announcing another delay in the enforcement of the Real ID law, Jeff asks if it's REALLY needed. Professor Sheldon Jacobson thinks so and urges the government to stop pushing the date of implementation back. Jeff shares his experience in applying for Real ID.

Decision Science Digest: December 14, 2022

Decision Science Digest: December 14, 2022

Journal Paper, December 14, 2022
  • New Research Finds Evidence of that Cloud Computing Significantly Improves Users’ Energy Efficiency (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Improving Patient Flow in Emergency Departments: New Research Finds a Solution (INFORMS journal Operations Research)
  • Improving Store Productivity and Increasing Sales: New Research Finds Responsible Scheduling is the Key (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Reducing the Ripple Effects of Online Sex Websites: Shutting them Down is Not the Answer (INFORMS journal Management Science)
China’s Sudden Shift on Zero-Covid Puts Supply Chains at Risk Again

China’s Sudden Shift on Zero-Covid Puts Supply Chains at Risk Again

Barron's, December 14, 2022

In October, the Chinese government declared its zero-Covid policy to be the best and most cost-effective. That has made the strict policy’s sudden end in the past several days a surprise to many, even the policy’s fiercest critics. The rapid change has also sparked concerns about how potential new public health risks will further disrupt supply chains. Will this mark the beginning of the end of China’s dominant role in global supply chains? 

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