The technology that runs Congress lags so far behind the modern world that its flag-tracking system just caught up to 2017-era Pizza Hut

The information systems Congress uses have existed largely unchanged for decades, while the world has experienced an information revolution.

Lorelei Kelly, Research Lead, Modernizing Congress, McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University • conversation
Jan. 24, 2025 ~9 min

Reproductive health care faces legal and surveillance challenges post-Roe – new research offers guidance

Patients rely on abortion clinics to protect their privacy. The providers have work to do to catch up to today’s digital surveillance threats.

Nora McDonald, Assistant Professor of Information Technology, George Mason University • conversation
Jan. 24, 2025 ~8 min


Toward video generative models of the molecular world

Starting with a single frame in a simulation, a new system uses generative AI to emulate the dynamics of molecules, connecting static molecular structures and developing blurry pictures into videos.

Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL • mit
Jan. 23, 2025 ~8 min

Researchers: Female Family Ties Important to Social Networks

VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 22, 2025 ~4 min

Meta Ends Third-party Fact-Checking, Adds ‘Community Notes’ System

VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 22, 2025 ~6 min

Musk: Third Person Receives Computer-Brain Connection from Neuralink

VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 21, 2025 ~5 min

Toward sustainable decarbonization of aviation in Latin America

Special report describes targets for advancing technologically feasible and economically viable strategies.

Mark Dwortzan | Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy • mit
Jan. 21, 2025 ~6 min

Dogs help discover 2 new kinds of truffle

"This study shows that there are still undiscovered truffles right under our nose, so to speak..."

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~7 min


Emotional tears are about more than feelings

In a new paper, researchers examined an unexplored territory in the world of emotional tears.

Barbara Gutierrez - U. Miami • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~6 min

Fungus is spreading to blueberries around the globe

A new study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~6 min

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