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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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Why we need vaccine passports—and why they'll never happen

Why we need vaccine passports—and why they'll never happen

Crain's Chicago Business, May 5, 2021

These digital documents promise to provide their owner with unfettered access to everything travel offers, much like the old normal many of us yearn for. Sounds good in theory, but there's a catch. Actually, several of them.

COVID-19 clique immunity should be the goal

COVID-19 clique immunity should be the goal

The Hill, May 5, 2021

The COVID-19 “topic du jour” is herd immunity. When will it be achieved? What will it give us? How long will it last? Unfortunately, with enough people unwilling to be vaccinated, the hope for herd immunity in the near future appears dim. 

Back to work, back in buildings

Back to work, back in buildings

WNEP 16 News, May 4, 2021

After working from home, some employees are heading back to the office and business owners are getting ready. Experts weigh in on changes employers may have to make.

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