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England's regional mayors and government ministers visited the University of Bristol to tour the National Composites Centre (NCC) and Isambard-AI, the UK's fastest supercomputer. The visit highlighted the West of England's economic growth potential and innovation capabilities, with discussions...

The Wits Digital Pathology Hub (DPH) is establishing a multidisciplinary research center that combines engineers, pathologists, computer scientists, and statisticians to accelerate cancer diagnosis using AI and digital imaging. The initiative addresses South Africa's critical shortage of...

Cornell University hosted a Health AI Hackathon where over 100 students from multiple universities developed AI-inspired healthcare solutions in 36 hours, demonstrating how artificial intelligence tools enable rapid prototyping of functional prototypes that address clinical challenges like delayed...

Professor Edward Harcourt argues that serious AI ethics must move beyond "ethics-washing" (superficial ethical labels) to recognize "us-washing"—the tendency to blame AI systems while obscuring human responsibility for the values embedded within them. He contends that AI's problems are...

Cornell ILR School's Center for Applied Research on Work (CAROW) awarded three seed grants to study how AI impacts employment, worker voice, and organizational dynamics. The research examines job seekers' receptiveness to AI-required roles based on labor relations institutions, explores worker...

At an MIT conference, journalist Karen Hao argued that the current trajectory of AI development—characterized by massive data centers, enormous datasets, and pursuit of artificial general intelligence—is unnecessary and unsustainable. She advocated for a shift toward smaller, task-specific AI...

MIT and the Hasso Plattner Institute have launched a 10-year collaborative hub (MHACH) focused on exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and human creativity. The initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary research and educational programs that leverage AI as a tool for creative...

Researchers at Cornell, Columbia, and NewYork-Presbyterian developed an AI model that predicts peak oxygen consumption (a key advanced heart failure diagnostic measure) using cardiac ultrasound images and electronic health records, potentially removing diagnostic bottlenecks that currently prevent...

ASU Health is integrating AI into healthcare delivery to shift from reactive to proactive medicine, with applications ranging from remote patient monitoring using wearable patches to automating administrative tasks like insurance preapprovals. The initiative involves four academic units and...

Researchers at Northeastern University are developing a universal ethical framework for AI implementation in healthcare to address the current lack of standardized guidelines. The project aims to bridge the gap between technical AI developers and healthcare professionals by translating ethical...

Lehigh University's ACES center released a report examining the infrastructure challenges posed by AI data centers' massive electricity and water demands. The report advocates for coordinated solutions including grid modernization, improved energy efficiency, advanced cooling technologies, and...

Researchers at George Mason University used game-theoretic modeling to analyze online ad fraud dynamics, finding that the $678 billion digital ad industry loses approximately 20% of spending to fraud. Their counterintuitive finding reveals that optimal fraud deterrence requires pairing stricter...

This article documents a diplomatic visit between University of Manchester and Fudan University leadership, during which both institutions discussed expanding research collaborations, particularly in AI. While the leaders exchanged views on AI development and both universities outlined their AI...

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy's Class of 2026 achieved an 82% residency match rate, exceeding the national average of 77%, with 45 out of 55 applicants successfully matched into pharmacy residency programs across 13 states. The article highlights the competitive nature of pharmacy...

Professors Torrey Trust and Robert W. Maloy delivered a keynote address to 250+ educators on integrating generative AI into K-12 social studies education while maintaining academic integrity. The presentation drew from their recently published book offering 75+ cross-curricular AI activities...

Researchers at UMass Amherst have demonstrated that large language models like ChatGPT systematically stereotype the moral values of non-Western populations, portraying them as less morally concerned than they actually are. The study warns against using LLMs as substitutes for human participants in...

The 8th International Collidoscope Challenge brought together 72 students from 42 universities for a hackathon competition focused on developing AI-powered financial solutions. The event, hosted by Fudan University and co-organized with WAIC Future Tech, emphasized integrating AI theory with...

The University of Nevada, Reno is hosting the "START AgriTech Scale-Up" program's fourth cohort culminating event on May 14, which brings together agricultural technology startups focused on solutions for arid climate farming. The program, run by Frontier RNG in partnership with global institutions...

The University of Nairobi and Leiden University co-hosted a "Learning Mindset" workshop focused on modernizing student education through interactive, digital-first pedagogical approaches. The event emphasized three core pillars: autonomous learning, game-based learning, and AI integration in...

Researchers integrated NMR spectroscopy, rigidity-theory algorithms, and molecular simulations to map how tryptophan residues and a sodium pocket coordinate allosteric activation of the adenosine A2A receptor (A2AR), a major GPCR drug target. The study reveals that sodium egress promotes...

GSK, University of Oxford, and Imperial College London have launched the Modelling-Informed Medicine Centre (MiMeC), a £11 million research hub dedicated to creating computational "digital twins" of organs (lungs, liver, kidneys, cartilage) to accelerate drug discovery and development. The centre...

UCF researchers partnering with Meta are investigating how people learn to control digital systems using electromyographic (EMG) muscle signals, with the goal of creating adaptive interfaces that improve alongside users through co-adaptation. The project combines engineering with ethics to develop...

Zhou Lin, an assistant professor of chemistry at UMass Amherst, has been named a 2026 Cottrell Scholar for her work integrating artificial intelligence with computational spectroscopy and heterogeneous catalysis research. Her award-winning research plan uses generative AI methods to understand...

The University of Pittsburgh is hosting the 2026 National Bioethics Bowl, an annual debate tournament where students compete on emerging issues in medicine and biotechnology, including AI in healthcare, cloning, and precision therapy costs. The event, organized by public health professor Cindy...

This article presents a qualitative interview with organizational psychology professor Laurenz Meier discussing AI's impact on workplace stress, employee well-being, and occupational transformation. Rather than being primarily a stress factor, Meier argues that AI currently functions as a resource...

Fermilab is playing a central role in the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, a national initiative to double American scientific productivity within a decade by leveraging AI and advanced computing across 17 national laboratories. The lab is contributing to four major initiatives: using...

A Northeastern University survey reveals significant skepticism within the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community toward AI-powered sign language translation technologies, primarily because these tools were developed without community input and fail to account for linguistic nuances like dialects and...

Johns Hopkins has received a $15 million NIH grant to develop the DROIDp platform, which uses brain organoids, advanced sensors, and AI analytics to test neurological drug treatments and screen chemicals while reducing reliance on animal testing. The platform aims to measure complex neural...

Dr. Boisy Gene Pitre uses Large Language Models to digitize and organize 10,000 historical documents from his great-grandfather's farm archives, converting chaotic physical records into structured, machine-readable datasets. The project demonstrates how AI can efficiently identify patterns and...

A University of Notre Dame study analyzing 2.2 million public statements from the 118th Congress found that politicians who use personal attacks receive significantly more media coverage than those focused on policy debate, yet gain no advantage in fundraising, electoral success, or legislative...

Purdue University's CERIAS is hosting its 27th Annual Cybersecurity Symposium on April 7-8, focusing on the theme "Cyber + X" to address cybersecurity challenges in increasingly connected physical systems. The event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions on topics including "Cybersecurity...

The Re-Analysis of Water for Society (RAWS) project, a $9.5 million initiative led by researchers at multiple universities, aims to create the first comprehensive global daily record of freshwater systems spanning 60 years by combining advanced water modeling with AI and satellite data. The project...

MIT researchers developed a new method for identifying when large language models are confidently wrong by measuring disagreement across multiple similar models, rather than relying solely on a single model's self-consistency. This approach estimates "epistemic uncertainty" (uncertainty about using...

MIT researchers have developed a generative AI approach to improve wireless vision systems that detect hidden objects through obstacles by filling in gaps in partial reconstructions created from reflected millimeter-wave signals. The technique overcomes the "specularity problem" where wireless...

Professor Xiao Fang at the University of Delaware has conducted over 25 years of research on designing transparent, accountable, and fair AI systems that serve societal needs rather than just optimizing for speed. His "use-inspired AI" approach addresses real-world business challenges while...

Vanderbilt University is launching multiple new academic programs for 2026-27 across AI, data science, national security, and environmental studies to prepare students for emerging global challenges. The initiatives include undergraduate and graduate degrees in generative AI, data science, and...

The Miami HEAT and FIU have established a collaboration using the Break Through Tech Sprinternship program to rapidly develop tech talent for 601 Analytics, the HEAT's data and analytics division. This partnership addresses the growing need for AI-ready engineers who can immediately contribute to...

Case Western Reserve University's Interactive Commons is leveraging extended reality (XR) technology to transform student learning by converting complex 2D concepts into interactive 3D experiences. The initiative demonstrates that XR-based learning produces significantly faster comprehension and...

The University of Rhode Island is hosting its 38th annual Labor and Employment Law Conference on March 27, 2026, bringing together professionals from various sectors to discuss legislative trends and emerging workplace issues. One notable session will address the implications of rapid artificial...

HKUST's Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Centre has signed a strategic partnership MoU with Southeast University to collaborate on space robotics, deep space energy systems, and embodied intelligence research. The collaboration aims to support China's national aerospace ambitions and advance...

Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory trained a generative AI model that can reconstruct molecular structures from ion momentum data generated by Coulomb explosion imaging, a technique where X-rays blast molecules apart in a vacuum. This breakthrough addresses the computational...

NERSC is issuing a 2026 call for proposals to fund AI for science projects using the Perlmutter supercomputer, offering up to 10,000 GPU node hours and 20,000 CPU node hours to teams developing deep learning solutions for scientific discovery. The initiative seeks projects that combine deep...

Clemson chemistry student Lukas Garcia developed Crystal-XG, an AI-powered startup that uses machine learning to optimize pharmaceutical crystal synthesis—a process critical to drug development. By analyzing 940 scientific papers and compiling 10,000+ crystallization experiments, Garcia created the...

The University Libraries' DPLA-funded project develops AI-assisted workflows for metadata remediation in digital collections while deliberately centering human expertise and decision-making rather than pursuing full automation. The initiative combines practical metadata work with student...

Al Akhawayn University in Morocco has opened a Digital Innovation Lab as part of the Upanzi Network led by Carnegie Mellon University Africa, aimed at strengthening digital public infrastructure and responsible AI across the African continent. The lab received a $50,000 seed grant and serves as a...

The University of Toledo's Board of Trustees approved a new Master of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program, along with several other degree programs including accelerated bachelor's degrees in public health and professional studies. The online master's program targets STEM...

Harvard researchers used AI to analyze CT scans and discovered that thymic health in adults is a significant predictor of longevity, disease risk, and cancer treatment outcomes—challenging the long-held belief that the thymus becomes irrelevant after puberty. Adults with healthy thymus showed 50%...

Florida International University opened two federally-funded research laboratories ($11.5 million) focused on coastal restoration and environmental monitoring in South Florida. The Marine Robotics and Autonomous Systems Lab develops autonomous systems and sensors for ecosystem monitoring, while the...

UCLA researchers applied AI deep learning to satellite imagery to create high-resolution maps of California's kelp forests that are 10 times more detailed than previous monitoring tools. These maps revealed striking regional variability in kelp recovery following the devastating 2014–2016 marine...

ASU launched CreateAI in 2025, an institutional AI toolkit that democratizes custom AI experience creation across the university, with over 20,000 employees already generating 7,000+ applications ranging from medical training simulations to fashion branding tools. The platform integrates 50+ large...

Researchers at Oklahoma State University have developed a neuroadaptive control framework that enables robots to detect error-related potentials (ErrPs) from human brain signals via EEG caps, allowing machines to recognize when operators perceive mistakes and adjust behavior in real-time. This...

This article discusses the dual nature of generative AI in healthcare, highlighting risks when patients use ChatGPT for self-diagnosis (which can reinforce incorrect assumptions) while showcasing beneficial applications when physicians use AI tools like Open Evidence, Abridge, and remote monitoring...

MIT senior Srihitha Dasari transitioned from pre-med aspirations to public health focus through experiential learning programs, ultimately co-founding PuntoSalud, an AI-powered chatbot addressing health information gaps in rural Argentina. Her work demonstrates how community-centered design and...

UMass Amherst is hosting a Nursing and Engineering Innovation Symposium on April 8, 2026, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders to explore interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare. The event will feature keynote speakers discussing topics including AI integration in...

A University of Rhode Island TESOL professor delivered English language pedagogy workshops to 100 teachers in Bahrain as part of a U.S. State Department specialist program, focusing on genre-based writing instruction and AI tools for language learning. The assignment aimed to build educational...

Researchers at MIT and Georgia Tech developed the first 3D mathematical model of mosquito flight behavior, identifying three distinct flight patterns (fly-by, double-take, and orbiting) that mosquitoes exhibit in response to visual and chemical sensory cues. This data-driven model can predict...

South African researchers from multiple universities are collaborating to develop AI language models for African languages like isiXhosa, isiZulu, and Sepedi, addressing the significant data scarcity and linguistic complexity challenges that have left these languages underrepresented in AI systems....