Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018

H.R. 4897 and its Senate companion, S. 2358, aim to close a research gap in one of the deadliest cancers affecting American women. The bipartisan bill was introduced in the 115th Congress, with Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) as lead Senate sponsor and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) as cosponsor; a House version moved in parallel. Lung … Read more

Brain-Computer Interface based Neuro-Prosthetics

What is a brain-computer interface? A brain-computer interface (BCI, also called a brain-machine interface) is a system of hardware and software that reads patterns in brain or nerve signals and uses them to operate an external device. Because raw brain signals are dense and hard to interpret, most BCI systems lean on AI, including machine … Read more

Fluorocarbon Coatings for Stud Bolts, Nuts, and Washers

There are businesses that are centered on manufacturing bolts, nuts, and steel materials coated with fluorocarbon. Fluorocarbon-based materials are ideal for the highly demanding operations of the petroleum and petrochemical industries, where durability and reliability are critically important. Ensuring Reliability and Quality These specific properties also make the materials optimally suited for applications in other … Read more

Mechanical Engineering Schools

When choosing a college for a successful manufacturing engineering program, most individuals seek mechanical or manufacturing schools that offer high-quality education and affordable tuition. In the United States alone, many colleges meet these criteria by providing students with an affordable educational edge that enables them to compete for even the most prestigious engineering jobs. Let’s … Read more

Mechanical Engineering Jobs

Mechanical Engineering includes work across a wide and interesting variety of businesses and industries, and includes designing, developing, and creating machines and their components. Today, there are so many Mechanical Engineering jobs available. You’ll be surprised! Though mechanical engineering is actually among the oldest engineering disciplines, this interesting profession is also the direction that continuously … Read more

Why DNA data breach is much worse than a credit card leak

You can’t reset your DNA like a password The fact of the matter is that when one of your passwords is leaked, you reset it, and when one of your credit cards is stolen, you can cancel and replace it. However, when your personal genetic data is exposed to dubious sources, you’ll have to live … Read more

Conducting Elections During a Pandemic

How to Conduct Safe Elections during a Pandemic Legitimate and safe elections are essential for having a government that the people trust. How can states prepare for conducting safe elections if we experience something like the COVID-19 pandemic again? And how do voters think about preparedness, safety, and integrity if that happens again? Many experts … Read more

Repeal of the Stream Protection Rule

The Stream Protection Rule was an Obama-era regulation finalized in the final weeks of that administration, designed to tighten environmental standards around coal mining, particularly surface mining and mountaintop removal (MTR), which can bury and pollute nearby streams. The rule fell under the Department of the Interior’s authority, exercised through the Office of Surface Mining … Read more

Gallup poll: Americans split on universal basic income for workers displaced by AI

The American public is split on the prospect of giving a universal basic income to Americans who lose their jobs to artificial intelligence, according to a new poll. Gallup-Northeastern University Poll In a Gallup and Northeastern University poll released recently, 48 percent of those surveyed said they would support a universal basic income (UBI) compared … Read more

National Quantum Initiative Act (Public Law 115-368)

The National Quantum Initiative Act supports the United States’ leadership in the research and development of quantum science and technology. Synopsis The National Quantum Initiative Act (enacted as Public Law 115-368) is a set of two related bills (HR 6227, S 3143) in the House and Senate. They are intended to maintain US leadership in … Read more