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The “Last Mile” Problem Slowing AI Transformation
Few companies have been able to fundamentally change their operating and business models around AI. The primary obstacle to progress is rarely model quality or data availability, but rather the “last mile” of transformation where technical capability must meet organizational design. There are seven frictions that contribute to this problem: proliferation of pilots, the productivity gap, process debt, the identity problem of tribal knowledge, agentic governance, architectural complexity, and the efficiency trap. To overcome these, companies need to focus on clean-sheet process redesign, strategically capturing knowledge, and managing their new digital workforce.
Andexler Honored for Commitment to Science Advocacy
Northern Michigan University master's candidate Noah Andexler is one of 20 graduate students nationwide selected to receive the Ecological Society of America's (ESA) 2026 Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award for their demonstrated commitment to science advocacy. This prestigious program is designed to bridge the gap between rigorous ecological research and impactful environmental policy.
Why Mental Health Language Is Everywhere Now
Words like “trauma,” “narcissist,” and “anxious attachment” are now common currency. What happens when the language of psychology and psychiatry becomes the language of the everyday?
Statewide single-payer health care is back on the table, with a promise of no tax increase for 91% of Ohioans
Senate Bill 78 would not eliminate private insurance, as those providers would still be able to offer non-duplicative supplemental coverage.
NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) Provides Fiscal Q4 2025 Business Update
NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ:NEXT) is one of the best oil stocks with highest upside potential. NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ:NEXT) provided an update on the developmental and strategic activities for fiscal Q4 2025 and early fiscal Q1 2025 on March 2. The company reported that it commercialized and attained positive final investment decisions (FIDs) on Trains 4 and […]
Community gathers at Bell Tower to 'Stand Up for Science', protesting national limitations to research
Attendees spoke about a range of issues impacting scientific inquiry and the environment — from national funding cuts to state rulings impacting environmental health and safety.
Local organizations using partnerships to protect health, environment
Simple but targeted actions can make a big difference in protecting people from environmental health harms.
Death of North Kingstown police officer highlights mental health strains
Police departments across the region are mourning the loss of a North Kingstown officer whose career was cut short by tragedy just months after it began.
Escaped inmate back in custody after an inpatient visit to mental health facility
A’Breeyon Wilson, 21, who escaped from police custody at Meridian Healthcare this afternoon, is now back behind bars.
Annual ice hockey tournament raises funds for free mental health care for first responders
Rochester, N.Y. — The third annual Guardian’s Cup took place at Tim Hortons Iceplex this weekend.This year's tournament featured 32 teams of first responders a
How ADHD diagnosis helped my mental health
Letter: I spent my life pre-diagnosis suffering from depression and low self-esteem, writes Francesca Finch-Andrews
ANALYSIS | SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites. Here's how that could impact us here on Earth
Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX's recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to space, to the environmental impact on our atmosphere.
Oneida County awarded $60K to support first responder mental health
Oneida County has been awarded a grant to implement a comprehensive wellness initiative designed to support first responders and uniformed personnel.
Is Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Turning Immersive Hits Into a Durable Global Venue Strategy?
In recent months, Sphere Entertainment Co. has attracted heightened attention as strong consumer demand for its The Wizard of Oz show at the Las Vegas Sphere and growing interest in immersive concerts and films have supported improving business fundamentals. At the same time, large investors such as Citigroup have significantly increased their holdings, underscoring institutional interest as Sphere explores additional U.S. and international venue opportunities. We’ll now examine how the...
LA County investing $100 million for mental health services by leasing empty state facilities
Local leaders have broken ground on a project to turn vacant state buildings at the Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk into a new mental health facility for Los Angeles County.
$106M 'mental health village' in Norwalk breaks ground: What to know
LA County has officially broken ground on a first-of-its-kind "Care Community" at the Metropolitan State Hospital campus, turning vacant buildings into 162 beds of treatment and housing.
Mental health partnership strengthens care during LAMAT 2026 in Saint Kitts and Nevis
As the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission concluded in Saint Kitts and Nevis, mental health professionals from the U.S. Air Force and local providers reflect on the partnerships built and the impact of their collaboration on mental health care across the islands. Working under the guidance of the Ministry of Health, the LAMAT mental health team partnered closely with local clinicians to better understand community needs while supporting care for patients across multiple settings.
Stop ignoring the mental health of trans violent offenders
Scott Newgent, a transgender man, argues media and institutions obscure transgender violent offenders, calls for honest reporting, questions rapid medical...
When to talk to AI chatbots about mental health—and when to stay far away, professionals say
Some Americans are using AI chatbots for therapy. Mental health experts share when it is, and isn't, safe to use those tools for emotional support.
‘It can affect everyone’: Capitals therapist details mental health struggles athletes face
As the U.S. faces a mental health crisis, one therapist is telling WTOP that practicing mindfulness strategies could vastly improve struggles.
‘Sound Science’ Bills Limiting State Environmental Regulations Set ‘Insurmountable Burden of Proof,’ Scientists Say
Bills in four states require state environmental regulations to show “direct causal link” to “manifest bodily harm,” not just increased risk of disease. Scientists say that’s all but impossible.
Cheltenham weight-loss rugby 'fantastic' for mental health
Graeme Adams, 62, said the Cheltenham club had provided a fun and supportive way to shift pounds.
Colorado community leaders, residents ask for oversight to mental health transitional living homes
Colorado community leaders, residents ask state for oversight, changes to mental health transitional living homes
Two years since residents pushed back on the opening of two mental health facilities in Northglenn, anxiety and fear remain at the forefront.
Mental health evaluation ordered for man arrested in Tacoma dealership vandalism
A judge has granted a request for a mental health evaluation for a Tacoma man accused of causing thousands of dollars in damage at two local car dealerships.
A new mental health campus is coming to historic state hospital in Norwalk
State and county officials on Friday broke ground on a new mental health care campus in Norwalk. The new facility will be located across six now-vacant buildings at the Metropolitan State Hospital.
How friendships can have positive impacts on mental health
Fresh Faces on the Forty: Freshman S Yahiem Riley
Yahiem Riley, Austin native, leads this edition of "Fresh Faces on the Forty". The developmental safety following in former Longhorn's footsteps.
SAMHSA Announces More Than $69 Million in Funding Opportunities for Serious Mental Illness and Suicide Prevention Grant Programs
SAMHSA announced $69.1 million in funding for: the Children's Mental Health Initiative (CMHI), Zero Suicide, and Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT).
The Brains of Ultra-Powerful People Experience an Altered State of Reality, Research Suggests
“The neuroscience is pretty uncomfortable. People in positions of power show reduced activity in mirror neuron systems, the circuitry responsible for empathy and perspective-taking.” –Shonna Waters, PhD
Most People Feel Guilty About Their Tech Habits — But Won't Change Them. Here's Why That's a Big Opportunity for Businesses.
Recent research into the environmental footprint of digital infrastructure sheds light on why concern about tech's impact hasn't translated into changed habits.
L.A. County transforms vacant buildings into ‘mental health treatment village’
Los Angeles County leaders are breaking ground Friday on a new mental health treatment complex that will transform long-vacant buildings on a historic Norwalk hospital campus into a “village” for c…
The death of WR Rondale Moore sparked a public mental health conversation across the NFL. Where will the conversation go next?
Man charged with killing father, stepfather in southern Indiana requests mental health evaluation
In court Friday, Easton Goode was in handcuffs as he walked by his family to face a judge.
Chris Cobos expands soil, water conservation science in Rollings Plains
Chris Cobos is the Texas A&M AgriLife Research environmental soil scientist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Vernon.
Finding Strength in Community: Heather’s Mental Health Journey
In light of new research from Special Olympics Health published in JAMA Network Open, Renee Dease, a longstanding member of the Special Olympics movement, sat down with Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete and Health Messenger, Heather Holland, to talk about mental health, stigma, and the power of community.
Whole Health consortium advances mental, rural, and technology research
Six teams received funding to accelerate innovative, community-engaged research in mental health, rural health, and technology.
WA proposal aimed at opening up mental health care in trades industry
A bill passed by the Washington Legislature will require behavioral health training in construction trades, where suicide is seen at higher rates.
U.S. needs a national prevention infrastructure for mental and behavioral disorders
A clear blueprint for a national prevention infrastructure for mental and behavioral disorders.
Olympian, sports group host panel for youth and mental health in Rockville
Helping students cope with stress, anxiety, and depression in a healthy way was the goal of Thursday night's mental health panel held in Rockville, Maryland.Fa
Olympian, sports group host panel for youth and mental health in Rockville
Helping students cope with stress, anxiety, and depression in a healthy way was the goal of Thursday night's mental health panel held in Rockville, Maryland.Fa
Lady Gaga donates $100,000 to Atlanta non-profit supporting youth mental health and education
Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation just donated $100,000 to COR, an Atlanta non-profit empowering youth at Carver High with mental health support, free groceries, career skills, and education.
Kotek signs bill to cut red tape for Oregon behavioral health workers
The bipartisan law streamlines licensing and supervision rules, aiming to get more mental health workers into practice faster.
Building climate-ready healthcare facilities across Indonesia
The World Health Organization (WHO), working with the Ministry of Health and partners, developed the Climate-Resilient and Environmentally Sustainable Health Care Facilities assessment tools. These were adapted from WHO's global framework and integrated into the SIKELIM platform, a digital system that maps disaster-affected facilities in real time. The tools help facilities assess vulnerabilities across systems including workforce capacity, water and sanitation WASH and waste, energy, infrastructure and technology.
Delaware Officials Highlight DTRN360, Innovative Behavioral Health Care Coordination Platform - State of Delaware News
Leaders from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), behavioral health providers, and health care partners gathered Thursday at Dover Behavioral Health System to highlight DTRN360, an innovative care coordination platform designed to strengthen collaboration across Delaware’s behavioral health system and improve care for individuals living with mental health conditions and substance use disorder.
Minneapolis City Council unanimously votes to adopt MPD mental health leadership position
Selena Gomez was 'misdiagnosed' before getting the correct mental health assessment
Selena Gomez has been open about her bipolar diagnosis, but it was a long road to understanding what was truly going on with her mental health.
We're dipping into our large cash pile to buy more of this health-care stock
The stock's drop this week isn't tied to fundamentals.
Asbestos exposure closes Trader Joe’s in SE Portland; officials say health risk ‘low’
The state environmental quality agency said the store would “remain closed until the asbestos is fully decontaminated.”
York coffee shop hosts 7am 'rave' for mental health group
Ravers enjoy a walk and then dance music with their morning coffee before going to work.
Chinese EV maker claims it's engineered the world’s first semi-solid-state EV battery with huge 620-mile range
The experimental manufacturing process could one day deliver a vehicle with a 1,000-plus mile range, researchers say.
From moonquakes to Mars rovers: Rice science open house sparks curiosity in local community
Rice's second annual Earth, environmental and planetary science (EEPS) open house generated interest in science
Study Links Rising Cannabis Use to Poor Mental Health
By Deanna Neff HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, March 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For many, cannabis is a go-to for stress relief, but a large Canadian study suggests that for many, that fix may be closely tied to a worsening mental health crisis. Researchers have found that as cannabis use becomes more ...
In Print: ‘Psychopathology and Mental Health’
Publication title Psychopathology and Mental Health, 10th Edition Purdue author Susan South Authors Thomas Oltmanns Robert Emery Kelsie Forbush Susan South Publisher Pearson Publication date Dec. 19…
Exercise and freedom: inside a children’s mental health centre in Gaza
A Palestine Red Crescent Society mental health centre provides one of the few places left where children in Gaza can play and feel safe
MPD Chief urges creation of mental health leadership role following Operation Metro Surge
USC student accused of Shandon stabbing released, receiving mental health care, attorney says
An 18-year-old University of South Carolina student accused of stabbing a man walking his dog in Columbia’s Shandon neighborhood has been released from jail and is receiving care at a mental health facility, according to his attorney.
Community members rally to save Lankenau Environmental Science High School
Students, teachers and families gathered at Lankenau Environmental Science High School on Wednesday to call for increased state education funding.
Sheriff responds: Missing teen left jail in mental health crisis
"While we are concerned that the individual is missing after departing our property, the BCSO does not have the legal authority to prolong custodial detention."
7 Expert Steps To Launch Your Business And Protect Your Mental Health
Industry experts share 7 essential steps to launch a business—from funding and legal setup to marketing and protecting your mental health.
7 Expert Steps To Launch Your Business And Protect Your Mental Health
Industry experts share 7 essential steps to launch a business—from funding and legal setup to marketing and protecting your mental health.
How California Is Investing in School-Based Mental Health Services for Teens
Despite recent state investments in teen mental health, significant gaps still exist between the need for care and receipt of services. PPIC researchers discuss efforts to improve services, target funding, and meet teens where they are.
Alameda Health System layoffs deferred while county explores options
A plan to slash 188 health care jobs at the East Bay’s safety net hospital would heavily impact mental health programs. County leaders hope to avoid this.
Officers kill armed man while responding to mental health call in Powder Springs, GBI says
A mental health-related call in Powders Springs ended with officers shooting a man who they say pulled out a handgun.
Digital Studio Helps Journalism, Entertainment and Social Media Sectors Drive Safe Storytelling on Suicide
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) today launched its Safe Storytelling Studio, a digital content hub with resources and guidance on suicide safe storytelling. Intended for the entertainment industry, journalists and social media creators, the Studio features evidence-based guidance and case studies that equip storytellers with the confidence to safely elevate our culture's understanding of suicide and mental health. To explore the Safe Storytelling Studio, visit storytelling.
Seymour Studios goes live with new community science podcast
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center launched a new podcast Tuesday to connect Santa Cruz County’s scientists, problem-solvers and community members. While the new show spotlights local environmental success stories, the studio itself offers an inclusive space for anyone in the community to record and share their message, conservation-focused or not.
Popular fruits and vegetables linked to higher pesticide levels
A sweeping new study reveals that what’s on your plate may directly shape the pesticides circulating in your body. Researchers found that people who eat more fruits and vegetables known to carry higher pesticide residues—such as strawberries, spinach, and bell peppers—also have significantly higher levels of those chemicals in their urine. While produce remains a cornerstone of a healthy diet, the findings highlight how everyday food choices can drive real-world exposure to substances linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and developmental harm.
Scientists build a “periodic table” for AI
Choosing the right method for multimodal AI—systems that combine text, images, and more—has long been trial and error. Emory physicists created a unifying mathematical framework that shows many AI techniques rely on the same core idea: compress data while preserving what’s most predictive. Their “control knob” approach helps researchers design better algorithms, use less data, and avoid wasted computing power. The team believes it could pave the way for more accurate, efficient, and environmentally friendly AI.
Bipartisan bill requiring annual mental health screenings by Oklahoma providers advances
The policy seeks to help detect symptoms early and connect patients to care before their mental health condition worsens and treatment becomes more costly.
Person shot by Powder Springs police during mental health call
Powder Springs police responded to a mental health crisis call Tuesday night on New Macland Road.
Regulators Banning AI From Providing Mental Health Advice Could Spur Society Into A Massive Cognitive Withdrawal
Some regulators believe that there should be an outright ban on AI giving out mental health advice. A gotcha is that people already rely on AI. An AI Insider analysis.
No charges filed in deadly 2025 Baltimore County police shooting during mental health crisis
Man in apparent mental health crisis taken by ICE from hospital, transferred out of state
A 27-year-old man, who is a citizen of Mexico was taken by ICE agents from a hospital and out of state against the advice of medical professionals who diagnosed him with acute mental illness.
War Is In Your Pocket: The Mental Health Toll On Women
From Gaza, to Isreal, to Iran, constant social media exposure to conflict is reshaping women’s stress and anxiety levels.
Newsom threatens California counties for failing to use his new mental health court
Frustrated by the slow adoption of one of his signature efforts to get Californians with severe mental illness off the streets, Gov.
What does Syracuse’s new chancellor mean for SU sports? ‘We need to have top-tier athletics’
New Syracuse chancellor Mike Haynie said he considers sports to be a fundamental part of the school's business model.
El Paso's Julian Kalel hits 'American Idol' top 30, sings up mental health awareness
Julian Kalel is having a big moment on “American Idol” — and he’s making sure it’s about more than just hitting the right notes.The El Paso native has officiall
Progressive lawmakers Bernie Sanders, Ro Khanna unveil $4.4T wealth tax targeting billionaires
Progressive lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna unveil a 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires' assets exceeding $1 billion to fundamentally reshape America's current tax system.
Stout turns local flooding issue into science lesson
Stout Middle School, in collaboration with a team from the University of Michigan, has turned a local environmental issue into a set of lessons for sixth grade science students. Students in Ms....
Schools are using AI counselors to track students’ mental health. Is it safe?
As hundreds of schools implement an automated monitoring tool, educators say that students can find talking to chatbots ‘more natural’ than confiding in a human
Mental Health Startup Grow Therapy Hits $3 Billion Valuation
Sequoia Capital-backed mental health startup Grow Therapy has reached a $3 billion valuation with new funding.
EMCBC Leaders Highlight Cleanup Progress, Small Business Opportunities
Federal team members from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center briefed attendees at the recent Kentucky Business Opportunities Exchange on cleanup progress at EMCBC-managed and supported sites and the center’s critical capabilities to support sites to closure. March 3, 2026
A Danish Program Takes On the Stigma of Mental Illness
One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping turn fear into understanding.
Pollution and mental health: current scientific evidence
This briefing discusses the evidence that is currently available on the associations between environmental pollution and mental health. It is based on a review of the scientific literature, and it supports the zero pollution action plan (ZPAP) and the European Union’s (EU’s) Eighth Environment Action Programme (8 th EAP). Related content can be found here: Climate change impacts on mental health in Europe ; Impact of air pollution on mental health (signal) .
House unanimously passes bill to improve access to subacute mental health care
The bill, aimed at making nonemergency in-patient mental health care treatment programs more accessible, passed the House unanimously.
Deputy charged in bar fight denied mental health diversion
A judge ruled a Ventura County Sheriff's deputy seeking mental health diversion for PTSD as \
Texas law bans state-licensed mental health providers from giving gender-transitioning care to minors, AG Ken Paxton says
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion that says that a 2023 law that bans gender-transitioning medical care to minors also applies to mental health care.
Are mental health apps like doctors, yogis, drugs or supplements?
Cornell researchers are recommending new guidelines for developing safe and responsible large language model-based mental well-being apps by consulting relevant experts and reviewing existing state and federal regulations.
Michigan paid consultants $2.9M for failed mental health redesign
Michigan paid McKinsey & Co. about $2.9 million to design a Medicaid behavioral health overhaul that a judge later struck down — hiring a firm the state had previously sued for its role in the opioid crisis.
Newsom threatens California counties for failing to use his new mental health court
Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened to pull funding from counties that aren’t taking advantage of a new program intended to help people with severe mental illness.
Texas attorney general: ‘Illegal’ for mental health providers to ‘transition’ kids in state
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Monday issued a legal opinion that it is illegal for mental health care providers to “transition” children under state law. In 2023, Texas S.B. …
Alysa Liu's Mental Health Was Once 'Horrible.' 2 Habits Changed Everything
The Olympic gold medalist in figure skating says her mental health used to be "absolutely horrible." How she turned it around and her advice to others who are struggling.
Mental health providers fall under state ban on youth transition-related care, Paxton says in legal opinion
Therapists, counselors and other mental health professionals could be subject to legal liability under Texas’ ban on transition-related health care for minors, according to a legal opinion re…
NextDecade Provides Fourth Quarter 2025 Business Update
HOUSTON, March 02, 2026--NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade or the Company) (NASDAQ: NEXT) today provided an update on developmental and strategic activities for the fourth quarter 2025 and early first quarter 2026.
Can a smartphone tutorial improve environmental health literacy?
People are interested in understanding how they can reduce chemical exposure. A new tutorial researchers developed can help.
From baseball catcher to sport psychologist: alumnus helps student-athletes strengthen their mental game
Davy Phrathep ’19 played for the Division I FIU Panthers before going on to earn a doctorate.
Howard County police shoot, kill man during mental health response
New pharmacy professor working to advance mental health policy research
From data to decision-making, Philip Hughes is working to advance mental health policy research
UCLA Health Receives $100M for Mental Health Treatment
UCLA Health has received the largest single gift in its history devoted to mental health care: $100 million to expand mental and behavioral health services at the health campus, in part by supporting construction of a new neuropsychiatric hospital.