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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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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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Israel, U.K. Among Top Performers for Coronavirus Vaccinations

Israel, U.K. Among Top Performers for Coronavirus Vaccinations

U.S. News, February 4, 2021

Israel has managed to administer at least one coronavirus vaccine to 60 out of every 100 of its residents as of Wednesday, according to figures compiled by the research and data analysis website Our World in Data. On a per capita basis, Israel's coronavirus vaccination performance is the best in the world. Other standout nations include the United Arab Emirates – which reported administering vaccines to 36 out of every 100 residents – the United Kingdom, Bahrain and the U.S., which were reporting vaccination rates of approximately 15.5, 10.3 and 10.1 per 100 residents, respectively, on Wednesday.

Louisiana Expands Coronavirus Vaccine Eligibility to People 65 and Older; See Details

Louisiana Expands Coronavirus Vaccine Eligibility to People 65 and Older; See Details

The Advocate, February 4, 2021

Louisiana will allow people who are 65 and older to access COVID-19 vaccines starting Monday as the state sees more doses and some slowing appointments, officials said Thursday, a move that will bring the number of people eligible for the shots to more than 1 million of the state’s roughly 4.6 million residents. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the expansion at a press conference Thursday, saying an increase in doses made the move possible. Up until now, people age 70 and older, a list of health workers as well as residents and staff of long-term care facilities like nursing homes have been able to get the shots.

Data Science Certifications That Can Give You an Edge

Data Science Certifications That Can Give You an Edge

Dataconomy, February 4, 2021

Certifications are a great way to give you an edge as a data scientist; they provide you with validation, helping you get hired above others with similar qualifications and experience. Data science certifications come in many forms. From universities to specific vendors, any of the following are recognized by the industry and will help you hone your skills while demonstrating that you fully understand this area of expertise and have a great work ethic.

Excuses Against Taking COVID-19 Vaccine Don't Add Up

Excuses Against Taking COVID-19 Vaccine Don't Add Up

The Hill, February 4, 2021

Operation Warp Speed invested billions of taxpayer dollars to develop safe and effective vaccines to protect people against the worst outcomes from COVID-19. Under the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), the pharmaceutical industry has delivered — in record time — two vaccines with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. Johnson & Johnson and Novavax have released promising efficacy data from their phase 3 clinical trials. Immunizing health care workers and those living in long-term care facilities was slower than expected, largely due to the logistics of getting people vaccinated. The vaccine supply chain is now beginning to show some structure, with the expectation that there will be ample supply and capacity to immunize everyone who wants to be immunized by the summer.   

Some States Are Racing Ahead of Others With Their Coronavirus Vaccine Rollouts. Their Secret? Keeping It Simple.

Some States Are Racing Ahead of Others With Their Coronavirus Vaccine Rollouts. Their Secret? Keeping It Simple.

The Washington Post, February 3, 2021

They all started in the same place, with no one immunized, no stockpiles of vaccine and no choice but to dive in immediately with perhaps the most high-stakes public health campaign in American history. Seven weeks later, the nation’s states are all racing to deliver a potentially lifesaving defense against the novel coronavirus to millions of arms. But some states are having far more success than others. In the states moving fastest, up to 1 in 7 people had received at least their first injection as of Wednesday, according to data compiled by The Washington Post. At the other end of the rankings, it was 1 in 17.

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