Russia has been at war with Ukraine for years – in cyberspace

Troop buildups and diplomatic negotiations highlight the threat of a major land war in Europe. In cyberspace, Russia has been attacking Ukrainian infrastructure and government operations for years.

Maggie Smith, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, United States Military Academy West Point • conversation
Feb. 7, 2022 ~9 min

Russia could unleash disruptive cyberattacks against the US – but efforts to sow confusion and division are more likely

Russia probably has the means to attack US electrical grids and otherwise create havoc but probably won’t go that far. Instead, watch for disinformation aimed at undermining the US and NATO.

Justin Pelletier, Professor of Practice of Computing Security, Rochester Institute of Technology • conversation
Jan. 26, 2022 ~9 min


The US is making plans to replace all of its lead water pipes from coast to coast

It will cost tens of billions of dollars to find and remove all the lead service lines that deliver water to US homes and schools. A public health expert explains why he sees it as money well spent.

Gabriel Filippelli, Chancellor's Professor of Earth Sciences and Executive Director, Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute, IUPUI • conversation
Dec. 17, 2021 ~9 min

Is your state ready to handle the influx of federal funds for expanding broadband?

States have widely different track records on expanding broadband internet access. Here are the ones that could struggle to handle the federal funds coming their way.

Christina Biedny, Ph.D. student in Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Dec. 2, 2021 ~8 min

Infrastructure law: High-speed internet is as essential as water and electricity

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act designates broadband internet access as an essential service and targets billions of dollars to close the digital divide.

Hernán Galperin, Associate Professor of Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism • conversation
Nov. 17, 2021 ~9 min

Infrastructure matters for wildlife too – here's how aging culverts are blocking Pacific salmon migration

Salmon migrate thousands of miles from inland streams to the ocean and back. The newly enacted infrastructure bill includes funding to help salmon and other wild species on their way.

Ashlee Abrantes, Ph.D. Candidate in Environmental Science & Policy, University of Washington • conversation
Nov. 16, 2021 ~8 min

Bridges, bike lanes, electric car chargers and more: 5 essential reads on the infrastructure bill

What will the US$1.2 trillion infrastructure bill pay for? Here are some of the things it will help build, fix or remove.

Jennifer Weeks, Senior Environment + Energy Editor, The Conversation • conversation
Nov. 8, 2021 ~7 min

Rural Alaska has a bridge problem as permafrost thaws and crossing river ice gets riskier with climate change

Alaska is warming faster than any other U.S. state, and that’s causing problems, a team of bridge engineers and social scientists explains. The infrastructure bill in Congress would offer some help.

Rebecca Napolitano, Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering, Penn State • conversation
Oct. 12, 2021 ~8 min


Rural Alaska needs new bridges as permafrost thaws and crossing river ice gets riskier – the infrastructure bill is only a start

Alaska is warming faster than any other U.S. state. That’s causing problems for river crossings, as a team of bridge engineers and social scientists explains.

Rebecca Napolitano, Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering, Penn State • conversation
Oct. 12, 2021 ~8 min

Artificial intelligence can help highway departments find bats roosting under bridges

Bats roost under bridges and culverts across North America, so highway departments have to check for them before repairing bridges. A new AI tool makes those inspections faster and more accurate.

Tianshu Li, Research Assistant in Systems Engineering, University of Virginia • conversation
Sept. 21, 2021 ~5 min

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