Getting answers: Why the phased reopening?
WKOW, May 28, 2020
(WKOW) -- As many counties in Wisconsin are choosing to reopen in phases, we're getting answers into why that is.
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COVID-19 experts available: Job market, retail, dairy, more
University of Wisconsin-Madison, May 28, 2020
Numerous experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are available to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and provide tips and information to help people navigate the challenges to their daily lives.
Rate of guns found by TSA jumps, even as fewer people fly
Gruntstuff, May 28, 2020
With far fewer people flying as a result of of journey restrictions in the course of the coronavirus pandemic, airport safety screeners are naturally discovering fewer guns in carry-on baggage.
Fix Our Broken Medical Supply Chains
Future of Sourcing, May 27, 2020
The entire world is watching aghast as our nation continues to struggle with its COVID-19 response, where our broken supply chain cannot supply medical workers with enough masks and face shields to keep them reasonably healthy. The pandemic has exposed inadequacies and vulnerabilities in supply chains that were supposed to provide the much-needed supplies in the healthcare system. But life-threatening shortages are reported daily. COVID-19 testing kits and nasal swabs, lab processing chemicals, hand sanitizer and ventilators are in desperately short supply. The list of what is missing is ridiculously long.
Badger Talks: The Risks of Reopening
University of Wisconsin-Madison, May 26, 2020
Risk analyst Vicki Bier, a professor at the UW-Madison College of Engineering, talks about the decision-making process that goes into how to reopen a community after quarantine.
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Artificial Intelligence
Wreaking Havoc on Academic Publishing
Inside Higher Education, May 14, 2024
Without changes, thousands of academic papers could be sent to chatbots as reviewers without the knowledge of the authors, Cynthia Rudin warns.
Expert Proposes AI Device Reimbursement Model ‘Like Netflix’
MedTech Insight, May 6, 2024
Johns Hopkins professor Tinglong Dai says a subscription model for AI is the most sustainable model for reimbursement.
Healthcare
Do no harm – The imperative for purposeful AI regulation in health care
Medical Economics, March 21, 2024
There is something different about the current moment in artificial intelligence. New capabilities are emerging rapidly due to advances in computing, algorithmic development, and access to vast amounts of data. The change feels real.
A Man Deliberately Got 217 COVID Shots. Here’s What Happened + More
The Defender, March 6, 2024
The Defender’s COVID NewsWatch provides a roundup of the latest headlines related to the SARS CoV-2 virus, including its origins and COVID vaccines. The views expressed in the excerpts from other news sources do not necessarily reflect the views of The Defender.
Supply Chain
Fast-food chains may need to offer more value meals to lure customers
Marketplace, May 13, 2024
In another sign consumers are wary to spend, they aren’t treating themselves to as much fast food.
The Port of Baltimore Will Bounce Back
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, April 9, 2024
In the early morning of March 26, Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed when a container ship struck it, killing six construction workers and severing water access to most terminals within the Port of Baltimore indefinitely. With respect to economic losses from the port closure, the temporary losses for the region look to be severe. However, there are several reasons to be optimistic about the port's recovery and a minimal long-term loss for the region and the nation.
Climate
Florida advances bill to ban offshore wind turbines despite not having any — here’s why that matters
Dredge Wire, April 3, 2024
Florida lawmakers have banned wind turbines off its shores and near the coast, saying the bill is meant to protect wildlife and prevent noise.
After Park City Wind failure, can Connecticut offshore wind rebound?
WSHU, March 18, 2024
In December 2019, Connecticut announced the largest purchase of renewable energy in state history. Providing 804 megawatts of offshore wind power, Avangrid’s Park City Wind Project promised the equivalent of 14% of the state’s electricity supply, $890 million in direct economic development, improved grid reliability during the winter and the opportunity to slash over 25 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.