Multiple Sclerosis Myelin Loss Revealed by Transcriptomic Analysis in Mice
More than one million people across the United States live with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects the brain, optic nerves, and spine. MS is characterized by overwhelming fatigue, muscle spasms, and vision problems, which can flare up and then subside over days, months, or even...Aetna’s chief digital and technology officer on how the insurer is using AI for patient engagement
Nathan Frank discusses how the insurer is using AI to engage members, how the company thinks about risks, and the importance of monitoring the tools and soliciting feedback. Continue reading →
Student Designers Just Want to Have Fun at Parsons' 2026 BFA Runway Show
The fashion industry may be grappling with the onslaught of AI and commercialized sameness, but over at Parsons School of Design, the next generation of fashion designers is having fun. Set at Manhattan’s The Glasshouse on Sunday afternoon, the Parsons 2026 BFA Graduate Runway Show,...
Here's What a Longevity-Focused Spa Looks Like
Beyond promoting over-the-counter supplements and detoxifying green juices, the $2.1 trillion U.S. wellness industry is increasingly shifting gears to emphasize experiential retreats with a focus on longevity. Luxury resorts like the St. Regis Longboat Key are at the forefront of this shift. The...PJM gets emergency approval to curtail data centers, large loads during hot weather
Under the Department of Energy order, the PJM Interconnection can curtail power to data centers with backup generation as a last resort before instituting rolling blackouts. Continue reading →High winter heating bills aren’t going away, unless state policymakers act
States can help consumers switch to high-efficiency electric appliances by lowering the upfront costs and minimizing ongoing operational costs, writes Kate Shonk, policy principal at Advanced Energy United. Continue reading →
California’s high ROI investment in teacher pipeline is paying off, but at risk of faltering
A less frequently talked about impact of the Covid pandemic was the rapid decline in the number of new TK-12 teachers earning the credentials needed to enter the classroom. In California, the annual supply of newly credentialed teachers plummeted by 26% between 2021 and 2023. This could have...
California colleges introduce AI majors to meet rising demand
Top Takeaways UC San Diego began offering AI degrees this school year, following Stanford, which was the first in California to do so in 2020. UCSD’s AI major requires students to take several computer science courses. USC will begin offering AI degrees in the fall with a class of 30...