Hillsborough County Solid Waste released an interactive virtual tour of its Waste-to-Energy Facility that burns up to 1,800 tons of trash daily, powering 35,000 homes and recycling metals.

A UW study of 404 people found prior traumatic stress was linked to worse autonomic and multisystem symptoms after COVID‑19, suggesting new paths for treatment.

UCLA researchers developed an AI that flags likely undiagnosed early Alzheimer’s in medical records, showing roughly 80% sensitivity and built‑in fairness measures. The team plans broader testing before clinical use.

The University of Cincinnati is hosting an AI & Emerging Technology Symposium on Feb. 18 for the UC community, focusing on the future of education and more.

A UT Southwestern survey of 924 Dallas patients found broad support for AI‑assisted mammogram reads — but most women insisted a radiologist must sign off and be asked for consent.

Intel's stock fell 12% due to struggles with high demand for AI data-center chips, despite efforts to meet market demands, leading to a Q4 net loss of $333 million and revenue drop to $13.7 billion.

NIH announced it will no longer fund research using fetal tissue from elective abortions, citing alternatives; scientists warn it could slow vital studies on disease and development.

Daniel Maxwell, a consultant at UF, contributed to "Degrees of Change," a book examining AI's impact on education and work, coinciding with the World Economic Forum meeting.

Duval County Public Schools in Florida are installing new weapon detection systems in all district middle schools to enhance security. The rollout will be in phases, with instructional videos and communication to families about the new procedures.

A state‑ordered report and a special OHSU board meeting laid out costly choices for the Oregon National Primate Research Center, exposing a clash over money, science and animal welfare.

The Gator Robotics team from the University of Florida participated in a robot competition, with their bots Steggy and Termigator reaching the semi-finals and Top 16 respectively. The event offered valuable engineering experience.

Raleigh Police Department will upgrade to Axon Records for digital records management and adopt the Taser 10 device following the Raleigh City Council's approval.

Jon Taylor has been appointed as the Associate Laboratory Director for Neutron Sciences at ORNL, bringing his expertise in neutron scattering and a vision to integrate AI and computing into research.