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UNM expands academic commitment to quantum information science, engineering and technology
As New Mexico makes significant investments to establish itself as a leader in quantum technology, The University of New Mexico is expanding its academic efforts to prepare students for the opportunities emerging alongside this growing industry and new...
How geopolitical rifts cut scientific collaboration
Researchers have measured how worsening geopolitical relations hobble scientific collaboration, at last quantifying the impact of rifts between governments on cooperation between labs. Over the last decade, a tenser world has thrown up new barriers to cross-border science. Collaboration between the US and China has dimmed as the two countries have sunk into an ever-deeper rivalry. Links between Russia and Europe have collapsed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But while a concern, the magnitude of the damage is less than might be expected. For all the geopolitical turmoil of the last decade, international scientific collaborations are near a record high. “Some part of the story is positive,” said Shreyas Gadgin Matha, a social scientist at Harvard University and an author of the new study. “Research collaborations are largely resilient.” Matha and colleagues looked at data on cross-border research papers and patents in the period 2000-23, and analysed how they were impacted by countries’ political relations, as measured by how often states voted together in the United Nations. They found that when states drift apart at the UN by the median difference in votes between all countries, joint scientific papers decline by 3.1% over the next three-year period. To put that in context, over the last decade, the US and China have diverged by around a third of that difference in votes every three years. In other words, on average, it takes quite a significant diplomatic rift even to trigger a small single-digit percentage drop in joint papers. “In the short term, even something like a 3% reduction [in joint papers] is, in some ways, not that big of a number,” said Matha. Research remains more international than ever, according to an analysis extending to 2023 released by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2025. We’re still living in an era of unprecedented scientific globalisation, the analysis says, with 27% of papers in OECD countries written across borders. In 1970, just 2% of articles had authors from different countries. Longer-term damage?However, this trend towards increasing international collaboration “has lost momentum and might be partly breaking down,” the OECD analysis says, largely due to a fall in the intensity of US-China joint papers since 2018. Matha and his colleagues stressed they are not complacent about the global science system. For now, “it's pretty resilient,” said co-author Muhammed Yildirim, director of academic research at Harvard’s Growth Lab. But if links are weakened, through the denial of study visas, for example, then this could have a much longer-term effect, cascading through generations of scientists, he added. Related articlesChina becomes Russia’s biggest collaborator after war decimates science ties with the west US scientists prefer German to Chinese collaborators, study finds Horizon Europe is now truly global. But what comes next? Another finding of the study, Burning bridges or bridging divides: Geopolitics and collaboration in research and innovation, is that trust appears easier to destroy than create.The hit to scientific collaboration when countries drift apart is around three times as big as the growth in joint papers when they move closer, the paper finds. “It's far easier to break these ties than to mend them, and that that also perhaps has some larger policy lesson,” said Matha.PatentsThe results around patents were less clear cut. Some methods of analysis found a statistically significant link between a diplomatic rift and a drop in co-patenting, but others did not. According to Yildirim, patents with cross-border inventors are often developed by multinational companies, which may have invested heavily in global R&D facilities, so are less likely to change how they operate simply due to a change in the geopolitical weather. “That's why we might not be seeing the effect immediately in technology,” he said.By contrast, researchers might be more sensitive to geopolitics, because visa policies can quickly affect who meets who at academic conferences, he went on. International collaboration on patents is much lower than for academic articles, the study shows. It peaked at around 10% in 2010, and has since fallen back to around 8%. This could be because China dramatically ramped up domestic patents in the 2010s, said Yildirim, squeezing the international share.
Moon's surface will be mapped in incredible detail using first-of-its-kind AI, NASA and IBM reveal
IBM and NASA have partnered to create the Lunar Foundation Model, a new AI capable of processing decades of lunar data so we can more accurately map the moon's surface.
Walla Walla Fair parade brings crowd to Main Street
Attractions abounded for the weekend crowd of Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days on Saturday, Sept. 5, both at the fairgrounds and in downtown Walla Walla.
How A Cardiologist Eats Eggs For ‘Amazing Protein’ And Heart Health
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist reveals how he prepares eggs, what he eats with them and which additions he avoids. “I fill myself. I eat like a machine,” he says.
REWE partnership extended until 2029
Eintracht Frankfurt and REWE Markt GmbH are set to build on their long-standing collaboration.The partnership between Eintracht Frankfurt and REWE, which was first established in 2009, has been extend...
OMAHA STEAKS UNVEILS BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AND NEW "NO BULL" BRAND PLATFORM, DOUBLING DOWN ON VALUE AND TRANSPARENCY
109-year-old company doubles down on premium proteins and 100% U.S.-sourced beef, accelerates delivery and expands retail while introducing a bold new "No...
Pi515 recruiting students for AI Navigators program
Pi515 is seeking students to participate in its AI Navigator Program, which pairs them with industry experts to become knowledge leaders and help their teachers and peers better understand and responsibly use AI. As an AI Navigator, students will build AI skills, assist with workshops and increase AI literacy across Central Iowa. Interested students can…
How geopolitical rifts cut scientific collaboration
Researchers have measured how worsening geopolitical relations hobble scientific collaboration, at last quantifying the impact of rifts between governments on cooperation between labs. Over the last decade, a tenser world has thrown up new barriers to cross-border science. Collaboration between the US and China has dimmed as the two countries have sunk into an ever-deeper rivalry. Links between Russia and Europe have collapsed following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But while a concern, the magnitude of the damage is less than might be expected. For all the geopolitical turmoil of the last decade, international scientific collaborations are near a record high. “Some part of the story is positive,” said Shreyas Gadgin Matha, a social scientist at Harvard University and an author of the new study. “Research collaborations are largely resilient.” Matha and colleagues looked at data on cross-border research papers and patents in the period 2000-23, and analysed how they were impacted by countries’ political relations, as measured by how often states voted together in the United Nations. They found that when states drift apart at the UN by the median difference in votes between all countries, joint scientific papers decline by 3.1% over the next three-year period. To put that in context, over the last decade, the US and China have diverged by around a third of that difference in votes every three years. In other words, on average, it takes quite a significant diplomatic rift even to trigger a small single-digit percentage drop in joint papers. “In the short term, even something like a 3% reduction [in joint papers] is, in some ways, not that big of a number,” said Matha. Research remains more international than ever, according to an analysis extending to 2023 released by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2025. We’re still living in an era of unprecedented scientific globalisation, the analysis says, with 27% of papers in OECD countries written across borders. In 1970, just 2% of articles had authors from different countries. Longer-term damage?However, this trend towards increasing international collaboration “has lost momentum and might be partly breaking down,” the OECD analysis says, largely due to a fall in the intensity of US-China joint papers since 2018. Matha and his colleagues stressed they are not complacent about the global science system. For now, “it's pretty resilient,” said co-author Muhammed Yildirim, director of academic research at Harvard’s Growth Lab. But if links are weakened, through the denial of study visas, for example, then this could have a much longer-term effect, cascading through generations of scientists, he added. Related articlesChina becomes Russia’s biggest collaborator after war decimates science ties with the west US scientists prefer German to Chinese collaborators, study finds Horizon Europe is now truly global. But what comes next? Another finding of the study, Burning bridges or bridging divides: Geopolitics and collaboration in research and innovation, is that trust appears easier to destroy than create.The hit to scientific collaboration when countries drift apart is around three times as big as the growth in joint papers when they move closer, the paper finds. “It's far easier to break these ties than to mend them, and that that also perhaps has some larger policy lesson,” said Matha.PatentsThe results around patents were less clear cut. Some methods of analysis found a statistically significant link between a diplomatic rift and a drop in co-patenting, but others did not. According to Yildirim, patents with cross-border inventors are often developed by multinational companies, which may have invested heavily in global R&D facilities, so are less likely to change how they operate simply due to a change in the geopolitical weather. “That's why we might not be seeing the effect immediately in technology,” he said.By contrast, researchers might be more sensitive to geopolitics, because visa policies can quickly affect who meets who at academic conferences, he went on. International collaboration on patents is much lower than for academic articles, the study shows. It peaked at around 10% in 2010, and has since fallen back to around 8%. This could be because China dramatically ramped up domestic patents in the 2010s, said Yildirim, squeezing the international share.
Elanco to Participate in Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
/PRNewswire/ -- Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) will attend the Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on September 15, 2026....
Children and students often need mental health days. Here's what 2 Pittsburgh-area doctors said parents should know.
Mental health days aren't just for adults; oftentimes, children need them, too, so here's what parents need to be on the lookout for.
Matt LaFleur makes Jordan Love’s elite status crystal clear
The Green Bay Packers are set to begin the 2026 campaign in just a few days, with the team looking to put two consecutive Wild Card round losses behind them. Last season ended particularly painfully, as Green Bay blew a sizable lead against the Chicago Bears on the road and suffered another early playoff exit. [...]
NYU Grossman’s next psychiatry chair on expanding mental health services at Langone
This month, NYU Langone Health tapped William Gordon Frankle to chair the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. With experience leading psychiatry care at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, Frankle is now slated to lead services across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island. In his new role, he described plans to increase NYU Langone’s suicide prevention...
When the call involves a mental health crisis, Bridgeport sends more than police
The fatal police shootings of two Hartford men during separate mental health emergencies earlier this year put a spotlight on how Connecticut law enforcement agencies respond to people in crisis and the role mental health professionals can play in those encounters.
Newark Regional Business Partnership names Lewis-Collins as VP, marketing and business development
Newark Regional Business Partnership has announced the appointment of Kim Lewis-Collins as vice president, marketing and business development.
USC reportedly adds long snapper Caleb Moser to roster
The Trojans have already played two games, but apparently they are not done adding to the roster just yet
The politics of politics
At its most recent meeting, the San Mateo County Democratic Party Central Committee rendered its endorsements for the Nov. 3 election.
Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins. And, Kirk supporters reflect on his death
President Trump tries to incentivize voters by promising $5,000 to Americans if the GOP wins the midterms. And, young conservatives reflect on the party one year after Charlie Kirk's death.
Match Gallery: St Johnstone v Celtic
Celtic continued their 100 per cent start to the defence of their title with a 1-0 win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park last night (Wednesday).Mika Baur netted the all-important goal seven minutes ...
Keeping elite women's basketball players healthy during international competition
Two UCLA Health doctors, both faculty in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and team physicians for UCLA Athletics and professional sports teams, are accompanying ...
Triumph of the AfD: how will the far-right shake up Germany?
The AfD's landslide victory marks a turning point. What are the consequences for Germany when a far-right party wins so decisively in Saxony-Anhalt?
Ohio-based Clarence Health brings personalized health support to everyday life
Managing your health doesn’t stop when you leave the doctor’s office. Clarence Health helps people stay organized, prepare for medical visits and create personalized health plans, all in one place.
Packers get clear Aaron Banks update ahead of Vikings opener
The Green Bay Packers still view Aaron Banks as the leading option at left guard for Week 1, but his availability remains uncertain because of his knee injury. Banks is set to take part in Wednesday’s practice on a limited basis after the issue restricted his involvement throughout much of training camp and the preseason. [...]
Chicago apartment sales heat up with $99M Fulton Market deal
The sale is the latest in a string of high-dollar apartment deals in the Chicago area, following the $166 million trade of a South Loop tower two weeks ago.
Republicans try to defy history with convention in Dallas
President Donald Trump and party leaders believe that by talking about all the good things that have happened over the last two years, they can boost GOP energy nationwide.
Banijay Entertainment’s The Detective Club Cracks Its First International Adaptation
Media and entertainment group, Banijay Entertainment, today announces the first international adaptation of hit reality series The Detective Club, with Banijay Productions Germany producing a local version (Club der Reality Detektive) for SAT.1 and JOYN. Originally created by B Prod, part of Banijay France, The Detective Club is a strategic game of deduction and deceit, […]
Washtenaw County Health Department issues warning after two bats discovered with rabies
The Washtenaw County Health Department has issued an information warning after two bats with rabies were discovered locally. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
7 Central Florida restaurants shut down after health inspections last week
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down seven Central Florida restaurants during the week from Aug. 30-Sept. 5 after conducting health inspections.
Rating the Washington Wizards Top X-Factors in 2026-27
From Anthony Davis’ health to Kyshawn George’s explosive growth, discover which key players will determine if Washington’s star-studded roster can spark the NBA’s biggest turnaround.
Tunisia: Authorities must immediately release Rached Ghannouchi amid severe fair trial violations and serious health concerns
Tunisian authorities must release prominent opposition politician Rached Ghannouchi, quash his convictions and end the politically motivated prosecutions against him marred by significant due process violations, Amnesty International said today. The organization is also urgently calling for him to receive access to adequate healthcare pending his release. The 84-year-old leader of the Ennahdha party and former Speaker of Parliament has been held in arbitrary detention since his arrest in April […]
Nightingale Health and Genom to launch risk detection test in Croatia
Nightingale Health and Genom have partnered to introduce a blood-based risk detection test to clinics and laboratories throughout Croatia.
Upstate health providers land $76M via federal rural help program
The funding is part of program aimed at improving access to services and coordination among health systems and other providers in remote parts of the state.
Va. health dept. updates food allergen list, food establishment guidance
Businesses are not required to reprint existing menus and can offer a standalone handout or a QR code so customers can access the information. The protocols stem from the most recent food code update from the United States Food and Drug Administration — a mandate last revised in 2022.
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: The Narrative is Shifting
With just two days to go before this much anticipated clash for the WBC Welterweight title, new questions are being asked about the fighters' preparation
Want to buy an iconic piece of Wichita? This bar with 1935 roots is for sale.
Sabrina Parker, the longtime owner of Merle’s Place at 440 N. Seneca, wants to sell the business and its 1935 building.
Zia Yusuf: the polarising figure in Reform’s ranks
Self-styled ‘shadow home secretary’ is a ‘slowly ticking timebomb’ who could scupper his party’s chance of power, say critics
Celtic FC Women v Spartans on sale now
The Ghirls have had a fantastic start to the season, with a 100 per cent record so far in the league with four wins from four.The Hoops now begin their Sky Sports Cup campaign with a match at home thi...
The GOP heads into the general election with a significant enthusiasm deficit
It remains to be seen whether this week’s unusual GOP midterm convention will fire up the base for the final two months of the campaign, but the party clearly needs some help.
Pa. Republican lawmakers say proposed Department of Health regulations pose privacy concerns
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health is facing widespread pushback from Republican lawmakers who say the agency’s plan for how it would respond to future infectious disease outbreaks would give health officials
Mac Allister at Centre of Reported Real Madrid Swap Idea
Real Madrid are monitoring Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and could explore a swap deal that would send Eduardo Camavinga to Anfield in exchange, according to Fichajes. Separately, Mancheste...
Treasury Must Keep Collecting and Preserving Business Owner Info
The Treasury Department’s decision to stop collecting certain business ownership information and delete information already collected will hinder fraud investigations by the IRS and other federal agencies, columnist Danny Werfel writes.
Want to Do Business With the Chinese? Here’s What You Need to Know
China’s growing commercial footprint across the Global South is creating new opportunities, but major knowledge gaps remain over how Chinese businesses build trust, negotiate, and form partnerships. Guanxi, institutional norms, and long-term relationships can matter as much as contracts and competitive pricing. At the same time, Chinese companies are still ...
Americans are buying real estate in Paris and moving there permanently
More Americans are moving to Paris and buying homes, often paying a premium and reshaping parts of the city's luxury real estate market.
Parade unites community, cultures for 2-day event
ELOY — Parade participants get to feel like royalty for an hour as they travel down Main Street past those attending the Fiestas, welcoming them to the start of day
A booming business on Wall Street would love more biotechs to quietly die
Once disparaged, reverse mergers have become so popular that some deal experts question whether there are enough quality shell companies to meet the demand.
As AI transforms science, researchers need far more support
Prospect of AI creating “new scientific paradigm” necessitates big picture responses from across research community
Law Enforcement Honors Dr. John Howard and the World Trade Center Health Program Team With ‘Service Above Self’ Award on 9/11
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Foundation , in partnership with the Police Unity Tour and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, is proud to announce that the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP)
Trump pledges $5,000 to every American if Republicans win November election
The controversial offer was made in a speech at the party's first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term.
'Kroupi a bums off seats kind of player'
Former Bournemouth defender Joe Partington believes Eli Junior Kroupi has received "rightful recognition" after being nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Men's Young Talent of the Year award. The 20-year-old, who is currently recovering from a broken foot, scored 13 goals in 35 appearances across all competitions last season. "It is just mad, isn't it?" Partington said on BBC Radio Solent's Cherries Unpicked podcast.
Editorial: Provide political protection
Gov. Mike DeWine’s decision to give both party nominees for governor Ohio Highway Patrol security details looks pretty smart in the aftermath of an armed ...
Should we always blame voters for low civic participation in elections?
This year, like every election cycle, we hear the same complaints — enough citizens don’t vote. Voter turnout is too low. People are disengaged. Citizens are shirking their civic responsibility. If only voters cared more, democracy would work better. Fair enough. But perhaps it is time to ask another question: What about the candidate’s responsibility? […]
Goldman says Treasury buybacks won't be enough to tame bond yields
Treasury yields remained elevated after the department said it would repurchase up to $6 billion of 10- to 20-year debt.
Aramark Sports + Entertainment Kicks Off 2026 NFL Season Across Eight NFL Stadiums with New Menu Items, Enhanced Premium Experiences, and Local Partnerships
With the 2026 NFL season just days away, Aramark Sports + Entertainment (NYSE: ARMK) announced a slate of new premium hospitality experiences, innovative food and beverage concepts, expanded local partnerships, and exclusive retail offerings across its eight NFL partner venues.
Aramark Sports + Entertainment Kicks Off 2026 NFL Season Across Eight NFL Stadiums with New Menu Items, Enhanced Premium Experiences, and Local Partnerships
With the 2026 NFL season just days away, Aramark Sports + Entertainment (NYSE: ARMK) announced a slate of new premium hospitality experiences, innovative food and beverage concepts, expanded local partnerships, and exclusive retail offerings across its eight NFL partner venues.
6 in 10 young people have confidence in politics, interest has increased
Political engagement has increased significantly over the past few years, particularly among younger people.
'Shrimad Bhagavatam Part I' Unveiled by India's Sagar Pictures
India's Sagar Pictures Entertainment unveils 'Shrimad Bhagavatam Part I: Vishnurata,' due in theaters in 2027.
Game of the Week Preview: Monterey at Legacy
Legacy has a chance to make some history Friday night. For the third straight week, our Game of the Week takes us to Memorial Stadium, where the Leopards are looking to start the season 3-0. A third straight victory would give Legacy three wins in a season for the first time. And the Leopards could […]
Dust Storm Sweeps Over Mali
At a time of year when dust storm activity winds down, a plume of dust blanketed parts of the West African nation and its neighbors.
Yourgene Health Insight DPYD assay achieves IVDR accreditation
Yourgene Health (part of the Novacyt Group), an international molecular diagnostics company with a broad portfolio of integrated technologies and services, announces the commercial launch of its In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR)-certified Yourgene® Insight DPYD assay, expanding the Company's clinical genetics portfolio across regulated European markets.
Yourgene Health launches Insight DPYD assay (IVDR)
Yourgene Health (part of the Novacyt Group), an international molecular diagnostics company with a broad portfolio of integrated technologies and services, announces the commercial launch of its In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR)-certified Yourgene® Insight DPYD assay, expanding the Company's clinical genetics portfolio across regulated European markets.
ACC releases men’s basketball schedule
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference today announced its 2026-27 men’s basketball conference schedule. The regular season tips off on Sunday, November 1, while conference play begins on Tuesday, December 29 and runs through Saturday, March 6. “ACC Men’s Basketball has an unmatched tradition, and we are excited for another season of compelling matchups […]
Businesses across Cincinnati preparing for Bengals' season opener Sunday
Joe Burrow isn't the only one getting ready for Sunday. For businesses in Cincinnati, the surge of fans is their most important time of the year.
Bat found in home tested positive for rabies, McDonough County health officials say
The McDonough County Health Department reported finding a bat with rabies in a home on Sept. 3.
Kentucky governor to headline Democratic rally
Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, will headline a Democratic Party of Arkansas dinner on Oct. 1 at North Little Rock’s The Venue at Westwind. The “Ballots, Blue Jeans & BBQ” event...
Hideo Kojima's Physint Game Moves to Xbox From PlayStation
Xbox is expanding its partnership with video game industry legend Hideo Kojima.
Can Orlando Magic Exceed Shockingly Low Expectations
Reeling from a playoff collapse and a dismal D+ offseason grade, Orlando bets on rookie coach Sean Sweeney and a veteran reunion to spark their stagnant offense.
Uptown's Weiss Memorial Hospital loses license, health officials say
Chicago's Weiss Memorial Hospital has lost its license, officials said. There have been community efforts to reopen it, but the Illinois Department of Public Health says leadership has not made improvements.
Around the Net In Media: Thunder Road, Lit Entertainment Founders Launch Media Firm
Basil Iwanyk, founder of Thunder Road Films, and partner Eria Lee are partnering with Lit Entertainment Group founder Adam Kolbrenner to launch TR/AK, a media company focused on creators and original stories. The new company will also pursue ambitious film and television projects that will reach global audiences. Thunder Road has grossed more than $4.4 billion worldwide with its films, and Lit Entertainment clients boast of writing projects that have generated more than $7 billion.
Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention
The Pennsylvania Democrat has already had a strained relationship with many inside his party. In the video, he spoke about working with Trump but did not outright praise him.
Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention
The Pennsylvania Democrat has already had a strained relationship with many inside his party. In the video, he spoke about working with Trump but did not outright praise him.
Phoenix firefighters hold department-wide mental health sessions
Every Phoenix firefighter is stepping away from the front lines this week for a one-on-one talk about mental health, trauma and suicide prevention.
Browns news: Denzel Ward sounds off becoming partial Guardians owner
The Cleveland Browns are preparing for their first game of the 2026 NFL season. Denzel Ward and his teammates are hoping to prove a lot of the team’s doubters wrong on the field. Off the field, Ward has further cemented himself within the city’s sports scene . Ward joined the ownership group of MLB’s Cleveland Guardians, the Guardians announced on […] The post Browns news: Denzel Ward sounds off becoming partial Guardians owner appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Departs Season-Opener vs. Patriots After First Drive
If the Seattle Seahawks are going to beat the New England Patriots again, then they might have to do it without their starting quarterback.
Alaska Science Forum Time capsule: Color guard
Note: Regardless of how far they had advanced into autumn colors, all the leaves in Goldstream Valley on the morning of Sept. 3, 2026, were crusted with frost. Neither green willow nor purple fireweed leaves were spared, a first-frost possibility that Carla Helfferich explores in this week’s Alaska Science Forum time capsule from Sept. 11, 1997. Helfferich was the primary author for the forum from 1988 to 1994, when she hired Ned Rozell as her successor.
Ja'Marr Chase a full go Wednesday
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase was a full participant in practice while dealing with a knee injury
Helena Foulkes will defeat Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, CNN projects, marking a rare incumbent primary loss
Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes will win the Democratic nomination for governor of Rhode Island, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, defeating incumbent Gov. Dan McKee as she capitalized on voter frustration over the partial closure of a key bridge and the ensuing traffic chaos.
Iowa’s 2026 races put political identity to the test
For the past decade, Iowa has consistently leaned republican, with the GOP holding majorities in both chambers of the state legislature. But as the 2026 midterms approach, the state’s top races for governor and U.S. Senate are becoming more competitive. According to reporting by Cook Politics Report, a nonpartisan political analyst, the governor’s race “leans...
Alleged victim in Antonio Brown attempted murder case forgives him, no longer wants to take part in prosecution
District partners with direct primary care facility to cut employee health costs
Health insurance costs for families can reach thousands of dollars per month, and seeing a doctor without insurance can add up to a few hundred dollars.
Dolly Parton kept cancer private to protect fans and family, sister says
The singer’s fans were shocked when Dolly Parton died at age 80 on Aug. 25 after what was later revealed to be a brief cancer battle.
Reince Priebus: This is all about data, science and turnout
'All-Star' panelists discuss the Republican Party's efforts to win over voters ahead of the midterm elections on 'Special Report.'
Inaugural $10M DoW Grant to Enhance University, Defense Research Capacity
A&T is an inaugural recipient of a five-year, $10 million U.S. Department of War grant to establish Accelerate-DAQ.
Viewpoint: Unlocking Europe’s wildfire data
Europe is already investing in the science, technology and infrastructure needed to understand, prevent and fight wildfires. Copernicus provides satellite-based Earth observation and environmental information, while the European Forest Fire Information System provides information on fire danger and forest fires across Europe. Weather and climate systems add forecasts of heat, drought, wind and humidity; historical fire databases show where fires have occurred; and researchers generate increasingly detailed knowledge about fuels, fire behaviour, forecasting, modelling and risk management. Meanwhile, new European research projects are adding digital twins and other tools to this growing ecosystem.However, these data do not necessarily sit together, nor are they necessarily described, structured or governed in ways that allow them to be used together. Much of the information is public, but some is commercially held. Some is sensitive. Some is subject to legal, security or operational restrictions. Even when data can be legally accessed, different systems may use different formats, terminology and rules.Europe therefore faces an unusual paradox: we have vast amounts of relevant information to respond to the wildfire challenge, but not the means to bring it together. For example, a wildfire researcher or emergency service might need to ask whether a particular combination of vegetation, drought, wind and topography has historically been associated with rapid fire spread. The relevant information may exist in several institutions, using different systems and subject to different conditions of access.The challenge is to conduct an authorised analysis that interacts with these sources, combines the results and respects the rules imposed by each data custodian.An important part of the answer can be found in the Fair principles, the idea that data should be findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable. Developed more than a decade ago, these principles have become a central reference point for modern data stewardship, making it easier for people and machines to find data, understand what it means and determine whether it can be reused.Readability by machines is essential, since AI systems will be key to meeting the data challenge. Bring analysis to the dataThe proposition is not to give an AI system unrestricted access to sensitive databases. Quite the opposite. The goal is to make it possible for approved algorithms to go to the data, rather than requiring sensitive data or large datasets to be copied to wherever the analysis happens.Imagine an analysis asking a series of questions of different data stations. At one station it might examine weather and climate data; at another, historical fire records; at another, experimental measurements of fire behaviour. The algorithm does not need to download everything. It can operate within the environment permitted by each data custodian and return only the results that the rules allow to leave.This is sometimes described as data visiting, and related approaches already exist in areas such as federated analysis and federated learning.Sensitive data should therefore not be treated as a free-for-all for machines. This requires appropriate governance at multiple levels. Access needs to be authenticated and authorised. The purpose of an analysis should be defined. The code or model being run should be controlled. Data custodians should be able to specify what can be queried and what results can leave their environment. Activities should be auditable and human oversight should remain where the consequences require it.In other words, the objective is not to trust AI with the data. It is to design systems in which AI never has more access than it needs.As open as possible, as closed as necessaryFair data should also not be confused with open data. Some wildfire data should be openly available. Other information may legitimately need to remain restricted because it concerns critical infrastructure, security, commercial interests, privacy or operational capabilities. The principle should be: as open as possible, as closed as necessary.The important point is that restricted data should not automatically become unusable data. If machines can discover what information exists, understand its meaning, establish where it came from and determine the conditions under which it can be used, authorised analyses can potentially be carried out without the underlying data ever leaving the environment in which it is protected.Restricted data can still be Fair and machine-actionable.This is also an important question of data sovereignty. European institutions should not have to surrender control of their data to a handful of technology platforms in order to benefit from AI. Nor does Europe need to start again by building one giant repository for every piece of wildfire information. The better approach is to connect what already exists.This is the principle behind emerging approaches such as Tryangle, developed through the Leiden Initiative for Fair and Equitable Science. Rather than creating another centralised data warehouse, the approach seeks to provide an interoperable layer through which approved algorithms can visit distributed data sources while respecting the rules of their custodians.In this way, a data station can remain where it is. Its custodians can retain control. Existing databases and applications do not have to be abandoned. What changes is their ability to communicate with other systems through common, machine-readable descriptions, access rules and interoperability mechanisms.But approaches like this need data that meets the Fair principles. Only then can an interoperable ecosystem safely begin to turn fragmented information into collective intelligence.Data infrastructure is wildfire infrastructureThe implications of this approach are entirely practical. Firefighters could gain better intelligence about local and evolving risks. Land managers could test prevention strategies using more comprehensive information about fuels, weather and past fires. Researchers could compare evidence across ecosystems without repeatedly moving huge datasets between institutions. Smaller regions and resource-constrained teams could access analytical capabilities without having to build large data infrastructures themselves.Europe is already investing heavily in satellites, databases, research programmes, forecasting systems and scientific expertise. The question is whether we will connect those investments well enough to turn them into actionable intelligence.That requires policymakers and funders to treat data infrastructure as seriously as physical infrastructure. Data generated or supported through European public funding should be Fair, verifiable and machine actionable by design, wherever legally and ethically possible.Related articlesData Corner: Europe’s burning need for wildfire mitigation researchClimate monitoring must remain a global enterprise, experts sayIn practice, that means funding not only the production of data, but also the infrastructure that makes data usable across systems: metadata, provenance, interoperability, access mechanisms and governance. Where data must remain restricted, we should ensure that it can still be securely discovered, verified and used for authorised analysis.Initiatives such as the European Open Science Cloud offer an existing framework through which these principles can be put into practice. What is needed now is to accelerate implementation and make them a standard part of how Europe funds and builds research and innovation systems.We do not need another generation of disconnected databases. The data is already there. The opportunity is to make it work together, securely, responsibly and quickly enough to help prevent the next fire, rather than simply document the last one.Jean-Claude Burgelman is professor emeritus at the Free University of Brussels (VUB) and editor-in-chief at Frontiers Policy Lab. For more than 20 years he held leading roles in research and innovation policy at the European Commission.
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Over 100 health emergency experts from 56 institutions across 21 countries in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region who are part of the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) concluded their annual regional partners’ meeting with a commitment to bridge gaps in emergency workforce capacities and advance regional emergency readiness and resilience.Co-hosted by WHO and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency in the Republic of Korea, the two-day event aimed to strengthen the Region’s collective ability to detect, prepare for and respond to health emergencies.Partners mapped capacities and priority technical gaps across the Region — including cybersecurity and critical infrastructure resilience; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and environmental health; biological emergencies, nuclear emergencies, and nuclear and radiological security.The result: a renewed commitment to close these gaps by working together through shared expertise and coordinated action. Advancing the Global Health Emergency CorpsReflective of regional solidarity and partnerships in action, GOARN – which is coordinated globally by WHO - enables a stronger, better-connected emergency health workforce that is ready to surge wherever and whenever requested by WHO Member States.This year alone, GOARN partners across the Western Pacific have supported nine experts on six missions - from measles outbreaks in Viet Nam to HIV outbreak response in Fiji - providing surge support in epidemiology, surveillance and clinical case management.Photo: Participants at the Global Alert and Response Network (GOARN) Partners Meeting 2026. Credit: KDCA/Shin Dong Myoung“GOARN partners across the Western Pacific and globally have repeatedly demonstrated the power of what we can do collectively, when we join forces, share expertise and build on each other’s strengths,” noted Dr Gina Samaan, WHO Regional Emergency Director for the Western Pacific, in her opening remarks at the gathering. “Let us continue to forge long-term partnerships grounded in mutual respect that will protect the Region for generations to come. We are smarter, faster and infinitely stronger when we work together,” she added.Reiterating Dr Samaan's call, Dr Seung-kwan Lim, Commissioner of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, emphasized the value of GOARN: “The Republic of Korea is pleased to stand alongside our regional partners in building an emergency workforce that is ready and resilient. GOARN turns national expertise into regional readiness - catalysing national strengths into collective resilience.”GOARN advances the Global Health Security Action Framework (GHEC) initiative by “convening, connecting and capacitating” regional leaders and surge workforce – “the three Cs”. Years of GOARN leadership and outbreak response training programmes have cultivated a deep bench of fit-for-purpose, seasoned outbreak response experts and forged an alumni network of emergency leaders worldwide. The Western Pacific network alone has now grown to 94 partner institutions across 19 countries. Photo: Participants at the Global Alert and Response Network (GOARN) Partners Meeting 2026. Credit: KDCA/Shin Dong Myoung Putting partnerships into practiceDuring the Regional Partners’ Meeting, health experts identified and catalogued the technical expertise currently available across the Western Pacific Region, so that the right skills could be better matched quickly to needs wherever emergencies occur.Three priority areas emerged for further strengthening:Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure resilience - protecting essential systems, including healthcare networks, from digital disruptions.Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and environmental health - reflecting the ongoing nexus between climate change and health.Biological emergencies, nuclear emergencies, and nuclear and radiological security - requiring specialized technical capability that remains limited across many national response systems.Meeting participants reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening workforce capacities in the Region, with a particular focus on these three areas, and to working collectively to better prepare the Western Pacific for the next health emergency.Photo: Dr Gina Samaan, WHO Regional Emergency Director for the Western Pacific, delivers opening remarks at the Global Alert and Response Network (GOARN) Partners Meeting 2026. Credit: KDCA/Shin Dong Myoung“GOARN is truly turning preparedness into action - giving our Region the surge capacity it needs for fast, coordinated response when it matters most - and building more resilient health systems along the way,” said Dr Samaan. “As health emergencies mount in this age of permacrisis, emergency preparedness and response must be woven into the fabric of health. This is not an option, but an imperative as we seek to achieve health for all.”____ About GOARNThe Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), coordinated by the World Health Organization since 2000, strengthens global health security by advancing preparedness for and response to public health emergencies. The network brings together more than 390 institutions, including national public health agencies, technical organizations and nongovernmental partners, to support coordinated international action during outbreaks and other health emergencies. There are 94 GOARN partners in the Western Pacific Region (as of August 2026), accounting for approximately 25% of global partners. For more information and media interviews, please contact: WHO Western Pacific Communications: wprocom@who.intAra Johannes: johannesa@who.int
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