Big Rapids Pioneer

Baldwin man sentenced to 25 years for sexual exploitation of a minor

A Baldwin man has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a minor stemming from an ...

From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials

(THE CONVERSATION) Generative artificial intelligence has become widely accepted as a tool that increases productivity. Yet the technology is far from mature. Large language models advance rapidly ...

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

For the average consumer, the recycling laws and the resulting industry responses mean used electronics are available with similar reliability, warranties and return policies as new devices – and at ...

Connecticut's aging-in-place push meets budget and staffing strains, report finds

Promoting aging in place sounds easier than it is, often requiring a mix of initiatives to help older adults maintain their ...
Nanowerk

Laser draws made-to-order magnetic landscapes

Researchers have for the first time used lasers to continuously tune 2D materials' magnetic properties, enabling new data ...
The News-Times

Fundraisers launched for Danbury church leader killed in New York homicide

DANBURY — A pair of online fundraisers have been launched to support the family of a Danbury church leader who police said ...
Western Kentucky University

Wrapping Up the Semester: A Note from the Provost

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, December 9 through Saturday, January 10. A multidisciplinary team of WKU faculty and academic leaders received $145,002.93 through the Kentucky Cabinet for ...

Lower-cost space missions like NASA’s ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs

In theory, leaner NASA oversight, greater use of off‑the‑shelf hardware and narrower science goals can cut costs while launching more missions and increasing the total science return. If ESCAPADE ...
Greenwich Time

What new coach Jason Candle sees from the UConn football program: 'Foundation to grow'

EAST HARTFORD — UConn introduced its new head coach Monday at Rentschler Field in front of a crowd of more than 200 ...
Opinion
Jacksonville Journal-CourierOpinion

AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching

Teachers in K-12 schools are using AI to help students develop their empathetic skills. One example is prompting an AI to “redesign the first-day experience for a relocated student entering a new ...
Opinion
The TelegraphOpinion

Populism can degrade democracy but is on the rise − here’s what causes this political movement and how it can be weakened

Immigration, race and religion are three issues that are often central to many populists’ politics. There are also economic factors such as a poor economy, international trade, industrial robots and ...
Opinion

We’re failing to solve the world’s ‘wicked problems.’ Here’s a better approach

(THE CONVERSATION) We live in a world burdened by large-scale problems that refuse to go away: the refugee crisis; terrorism; rising sea levels; frequent floods, droughts and wildfires; not to mention ...