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Medical AI Moving Faster than Safety Checks

Flinders University experts are warning that artificial intelligence (AI) must be carefully evaluated and governed before it is adopted widely in healthcare, saying rapid advances do not automatically translate into safe use for patients.

Researchers Show a New, Sustainable, Way to Remove Toxic Chemicals in Water

Sunlight can be used to activate sustainable 2D materials capable of degrading toxic pollution in water.

For Most US Drivers, EVs Offer Emissions Benefits and Cost Savings

Despite regional variability in climate, electricity sources, congestion, and the wide variation in individual driving patterns, electric vehicles generate less greenhouse gas emissions and do not cost more than comparable gas-powered vehicles for drivers and vehicle fleet owners in most parts of the United States, according to a new study by MIT researchers.

UC Irvine Team Identifies Where Renewable Hydrogen Delivers the Greatest Social Benefit

Renewable electrolytic hydrogen produced by using electricity drawn from wind and solar sources delivers its greatest societal value when applied to steelmaking, transoceanic shipping and long-haul heavy-duty trucking, according to University of California, Irvine researchers.

Does Agriculture and Climate Affect Feeding Activities of Soil Animals?

Soils are home to some of the most diverse animal communities on Earth. These animals – including nematodes, springtails, mites, earthworms, spiders and other arthropods – drive decomposition, regulate microbial communities and contribute to nutrient cycling.