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Could AI fix medical supply chain woes?

Could AI fix medical supply chain woes?

Becker's Hospital Review, September 6, 2022

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical supply chain is a hot topic. But is AI just wishful thinking, or can it really fix supply chain woes— especially those that emerged during the pandemic?

More prescriptions being filled away from pharmacies

More prescriptions being filled away from pharmacies

ABC15, September 6, 2022

The next person who fills your prescription might not be a person at all. Walgreens recently opened its fourth microfulfillment center since last year. Prescriptions are filled at a warehouse using automation, then brought to the pharmacy for you to pick up.

Is it possible for Tesla drivers to fall asleep at the wheel?

Is it possible for Tesla drivers to fall asleep at the wheel?

City News Everywhere, September 5, 2022

While autonomous vehicles could one day help prevent things like drunk or impaired drivers, driving is still very unpredictable, pointing to things like blown tires or debris suddenly falling onto the road.

12 best academic planners for students in 2022

12 best academic planners for students in 2022

J News, September 4, 2022

Whether a student is out to make a major jump in class rank or wa already nabbing straight As but could still benefit from a bit more organization, an academic planner is pretty much the key to success.

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Artificial Intelligence

Wreaking Havoc on Academic Publishing

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.

Healthcare

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

The Port of Baltimore Will Bounce Back

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

After Park City Wind failure, can Connecticut offshore wind rebound?

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.