Why a global chip shortage is screwing up America’s pickup trucks
Vox, March 23, 2021
Disruptions in the global high-tech supply chain spell bad news for Chevy Silverados and Samsung phones alike.
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How lockdowns changed US transportation and what should happen next
Smart Brief, March 22, 2021
The transport of people and goods changed drastically due to the pandemic. The question remains, however, if it will remain changed and, if so, in what ways.
How do mRNA vaccines work – and why do you need a second dose? 5 essential reads
The Street, March 21, 2021
Tens of millions of people across the U.S. have received a coronavirus vaccine. So far, the majority of doses have been either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, both of which use mRNA to generate an immune response. These gene-based vaccines have been in the works for decades, but this is the first time they have been used widely in people.
Website founded by U of I professor helps find ‘Bracket Odds’
WCIA, March 19, 2021
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — If you are not sure you have got your bracket right, there is a website to help. It can tell you about your team’s chance of winning.
Complexity, AI & the future of food: AI’s potential for addressing global food security
AG Funder News, March 16, 2002
Scientists and engineers share a common interest in the evolution of complex systems. The role of a scientist is to delve into the depths of natural complex systems, while engineers are supposed to deal with the design and construction of artificial complex systems.
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Artificial Intelligence
AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge
DJNews, May 21, 2025
With seemingly no limit to the demand for artificial intelligence, everyone in the energy, AI, and climate fields is justifiably worried. Will there be enough clean electricity to power AI and enough water to cool the data centers that support this technology? These are important questions with serious implications for communities, the economy, and the environment.
How 2025 Grads Can Break Into the AI Job Market
Innovation & Tech Today, May 15, 2025
It’s college graduation season, which means over 4 million seniors will graduate in the next few weeks, flooding the job market with new candidates. One area that has shown high potential for the right candidates is artificial intelligence and machine learning. Both disciplines are part of the larger data and analytics career path.
Healthcare
New U.S. drug prices doubled amid a shift toward treating rare diseases
Yahoo!, May 22, 2025
Drugs being explicitly developed to treat rare diseases are getting more expensive.
Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.
The Hill, March 11, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive.
Supply Chain
US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook
Fast Markets, May 13, 2025
The recent US-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs is a major step for global trade, with tariffs on US goods entering China dropping from 125% to 10% and on Chinese goods entering the US decreasing from 145% to 30% starting May 14. While this has boosted markets and created optimism, key industries like autos and steel remain affected, leaving businesses waiting for clearer long-term trade policies.
Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect
Newsweek, May 8, 2025
With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.
Climate
Clean energy breakthroughs could save the world. How do we create more of them?
VOX, April 23, 2025
Twenty years ago, few people would have been able to imagine the energy landscape of today. In 2005, US oil production, after a long decline, had fallen to its lowest levels in decades, and few experts thought that would change.
Simultaneously burying broadband and electricity could save small towns big money
News 8 Plus, April 10, 2025
In the case of upgrading electrical and broadband infrastructure, new analysis from the University of Massachusetts Amherst reveals {that a} “dig once” strategy is almost 40% more economical than changing them individually.