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UrduHenrik Christensen is a computer science professor and the editor of the US Robotics Roadmap. His research currently focuses on AI and self-driving vehicles. Christensen keeps up closely with AI news, has a lot of contacts in industry and is great at…
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Expert: Kansas TB outbreak shows need for better diagnostic tools
Kansas is experiencing one of the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in U.S. history after 67 cases of active TB were confirmed as of Jan. 24. Researcher Tony Hu, the Weatherhead Presidential Chair in Biotechnology Innovation at Tulane University School of Medicine,…
Expert Available: Lunar New Year
TORONTO — January 29, 2025 is Lunar New Year. It’s a holiday celebrated by many countries and communities around the world. Toronto Metropolitan University expert Hongbing Yu is an assistant professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures. He is available…
Husker expert: How to survive (and thrive in) performance reviews
Returning to the office after the start of a new year may mean a fresh mindset, a clean office and an overall stronger motivation to get stuff done. But, before all that can start, it’s important to reflect on last year’s work. Job performance reviews to many can be the most intimidating meeting of the year, but they don’t have to be.
Rutgers Global Health Expert Available to Discuss Trump’s Freeze on HIV/AIDS Treatment in Africa
As part of a freeze on foreign aid, the Trump administration instructed health organizations in other countries to stop distributing HIV/AIDS medications purchased with aid from the United States. Included in the freeze is the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS…
Open-source AI expert available to discuss DeepSeek
The stock market dipped on Monday in response to DeepSeek, a new open-source AI model from China that performs as well as a cutting-edge version of ChatGPT, while using far less computing power. The DeepSeek app surged to the most downloaded on Apple’s…
GW Report on Wildfire Resilience: Unprecedented LA Wildfires Highlight Urgency of New Resilience Framework
Fueled by extreme winds, dry conditions, and the mounting effects of climate change, wildfires have left behind devastation in communities across Los Angeles. …
Expert Available: Trump’s Aggressive Economic Tactics Reshape U.S. Foreign Policy, Sparking Global Uncertainty
The Trump administration has intensified his use of economic measures, such as tariffs and sanctions, to pressure countries into aligning with U.S. policy on issues like trade, migration, and… …
Expert Available: DeepSeek’s AI Breakthrough Redefines Global Competition and Challenges U.S. Tech Policy
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has upended assumptions about cutting-edge AI development by creating cost-effective, efficient models without relying on the most advanced chips. …
Expert Available: Super Bowl LIX: Sports Management, Big Game Ads, Watch Parties & Food Safety
The countdown to Super Bowl LIX is on. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off on Sunday, February 9th in New Orleans. Fans from all over are preparing for the big game,… …
Expert Available: Supreme Court to Hear Oklahoma Charter School Case
Last Friday the Supreme Court agreed to hear Oklahoma’s Religious Charter School case. Oklahoma’s Supreme Court heard a proposal to open the nation’s first religious public school in summer of 2023…. …
Expert Available: China’s AI Breakthroughs Challenge U.S. Policies and Reshape Global Industry Dynamics
China’s rapid advancements in AI have rivaled global leaders, with models like DeepSeek-R1 achieving performance comparable to OpenAI. …
Expert Available: Trump’s Push to Extend Tax Cuts Sparks Debate Over Costly Tradeoffs
President Trump aims to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act before key provisions expire in 2025. …
Expert Available: Nationwide Immigration Enforcement Under Trump Sparks Controversy and Fear
The Trump administration launched a nationwide immigration enforcement operation, arresting nearly 1,000 people in a single day with assistance from multiple federal agencies. …
Expert: Ceasefire in Gaza — will it hold?
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are returning to the decimated northern sections of Gaza as a tentative truce continues between Israel and Hamas, a ceasefire that has run into frequent snags and required ongoing negotiations. “The ceasefire is far from…
Expert: Looming effects of tariffs and stock market volatility
Trump has pledged to impose tariffs on 25% on all imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as an extra 10% on products from China. The U.S. has been putting tariffs on Chinese goods for a long time. Some of…
New, publicly accessible AI tool will help scientists find new antibiotics
An AI-powered tool created by McMaster University researchers is being released for free to empower and accelerate the work of scientists from around the world who are working to discover new antibiotics. The new tool, developed by leading researchers at…
No matter the weather, recreation professionals say finding ways to stay active is key
Offering a different kind of cold comfort, West Virginia University recreation and adventure professionals are providing tips for maintaining motivation to get moving during the winter months to support physical and mental health. Andy Darling, director of WVU Campus Recreation, Jacob Rex, trips and…
Why Incarcerated Firefighters Are a Major Part of Wildfire Response
When the fires engulfed Los Angeles and the Pacific Palisades this month, more than 1,000 incarcerated individuals volunteered to battle the fires. Up tp 30 percent of California’s active firefighting workforce can be incarcerated people, making them a considerable factor in the state’s firefighting strategies, according to Alexandra Nur, a criminal justice professor in the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs.
At Least 60% of Americans To Have Heart Disease By 2050, According To Alarming Study – Cardiology Experts Offer Tips To Know This Heart Month
One in 5 deaths each year are a result of Heart Disease, and the American Heart Associations anticipates the problem to get worse in the next 25 years. An AHA report says the surge of cardiovascular risk factors, such as…
FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 in food: Expert shares what you need to know
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, decades after concerns that it is a significant cancer risk and contributes to hyperactivity in children. Virginia Tech food safety expert Melissa Wright says manufacturers will now have to find suitable alternatives that maintain the quality customers expect.
Cellphone bans spread in schools amid mental health concerns
More school districts across the country are making the decision to ban cellphones. …
Expert Available: Health Agency Reports Frozen by Trump Administration
An immediate pause has been issued on many health agency communications with the public. This freeze by the Trump Administration is expected to last through February first. …
Expert Available: FDA Approves Nasal Spray to Treat Depression
The nasal spray, Spravato has been approved by the FDA for treating depression. …
LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI
LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI Anatoliy GruzdProfessor and Co-Director of the Social Media Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)Contact: [email protected]: Social media, social media policy, business of social mediaBio: experts.torontomu.ca/anatoliy-gruzd
Expert commentary on: Trump says there are ‘only two genders’; NIH study sections cancelled, possible defunding of NIH entirely
Sarah S. Dermody Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University Contact: [email protected] Expertise: Gender diversity and health, sexuality and health Bio: https://experts.torontomu.ca/sarah-s-dermody In light of Trump’s recent comments claiming there are only two genders, Prof. Dermody can share expertise on gender, sexuality and health. She…
Holiday Safety: Johns Hopkins Expert Available
Eileen McDonald, MS, of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is available for interviews to discuss holiday safety through a public health lens. She can discuss issues such as Making sure gifts are safe choking risks, sharp edges,…
Expert Available: German Chancellor Clears the Way for Snap Election with No Confidence Vote
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz asked the country’s parliament today to declare it has no confidence in him. …
Expert Available on 2024 Holiday Travel: 90% of Holiday Travelers to Hit the Road this Season
AAA is forecasting over 119 million people will be traveling for the holidays, starting Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. …
Fewer Kids are Getting Flu Shots, According to CDC
Just over a third of U.S. kids have received the flu shot as of November 30th, according to the CDC. That number is down from this time last year. According to the CDC, there has been a slight increase in…
Expert available: reduced exposure to sunlight affects our circadian rhythms and health
The shortest day of the year, December 21, is almost upon us. And daylight saving time may soon be a thing of the past. What does this mean for our bodies and our health? Rockefeller scientist Sofia Axelrod, PhD, a…
Tips for managing New Year’s resolutions and staying mindful in 2025
As they ring in 2025, many people will be thinking about how to reset goals and make lifestyle changes. Individuals often set challenging resolutions and then tend to lose motivation as time progresses. Instead of making a resolution, Virginia Tech behavioral psychologist Samantha Harden suggests a different approach in the new year.
American Joint Replacement Registry Data Now Integrating with ODEP Framework
ROSEMONT, Ill. (December 12, 2024)—The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) announced a significant milestone in support of advancing the use of real-world data to improve orthopaedic care. After a thorough and rigorous assessment, the Orthopaedic Data Evaluation Panel (ODEP) has approved…
Coping with holiday grief. Bereavement care specialist Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal offers tips on coping with sadness and loss during the holidays.
VIDEO AVAILABLE HERE Like anniversaries and birthdays, the holidays can bring good times and happiness, but for many, joy is overshadowed by sadness and grief. Gatherings once greeted with eager anticipation become obligations met with highly mixed emotions. But there…
Expert available on potential public health benefits of a low nicotine product standard
JAMA recently republished a 1928 article about de-nicotinized tobacco and the potential impact on people struggling to reduce their smoking. Nearly a century later, and despite significant declines over the past several decades, smoking remains a leading cause of morbidity…
Cleveland Clinic Releases Latest Community Benefit and Economic Impact Reports
Community benefit, which Cleveland Clinic reports annually to the IRS, is one measure of the health system’s impact on the community. Today it announced that in 2023, it contributed $1.46 billion in community benefit for its operations in Ohio, Florida…
Major biodiversity report to be issued next week by a global organization.
Expert Available to Comment on Upcoming International IPBES “Nexus” Biodiversity Report The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Nexus Assessment, a major global scientific assessment on biodiversity, will be released at a global gathering during a hybrid in-person…
Insights on Brain Bleeds, Stroke Recovery and Latest Neurosurgery Advancements
Actor Jamie Foxx’s recent health crisis, which involved a brain bleed and stroke that left him in a coma for 20 days, has drawn significant public attention. This serious medical event highlights the complexities of stroke recovery and the potential…
Experts offer advice to college students, instructors coping with end of semester stress
The holidays have arrived, but West Virginia University students, faculty and staff — like their counterparts on other campuses — have finals week to get through before the real celebrations can start. To help support students and other University community…
Expert Available: Syrian Rebels Seek Political Control
The Syrian rebel coalition that ousted President Bashar al-Assad last weekend said that it has further consolidated control over the country’s east. …
Expert Available: Albertsons Sues Kroger over Failed Merger
Two judges halted the Kroger-Albertsons Merger yesterday in separate court cases concluding it would lessen competition in the market and The Associated Press reports that “ the Federal Trade Commission sued to block the merger earlier this year, saying it would raise prices and lower workers’ wages by eliminating competition.”
Celebrating the Holiday Season
Celebrating the Holiday Season GW experts available for comment WASHINGTON (Dec. 11, 2024) – With the holiday season underway, many people are looking forward to festive foods, gatherings with loved ones, shopping for gifts and other traditions. Yet experts say…
USDA Orders Milk Supply Testing Due to Rising Cases of Bird Flu
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a federal order for the testing of the nation’s milk supply. This order comes following the increase in bird flu cases. The virus was first detected in March in a Texas cow and…
GW Expert Reflects on Nikki Giovanni’s Legacy
Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet, activist, author and professor, passed away Monday at the age of 81. …
Expert Available: Education Leaders Balance Innovation, Caution as AI Shapes the Future of School Operations
School leaders are increasingly using generative AI to streamline administrative tasks, enhance community engagement, and modernize operations. …
Expert Available to Talk about South Korea’s Martial Law Updates
George A. Lopez is the Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Professor Emeritus of Peace Studies at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, and a former member of the UN Panel of Experts…
Expert Available: French Politics & Trump’s Upcoming Visit
French President Emmanuel Macron has promised he will announce a new prime minister in the coming days. Meanwhile, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is traveling to Paris this weekend. …
Earthquake seismology expert, Dr. Stephen Gao, available for comment on California earthquake
Dr. Stephen Gao is available for comment related to the science behind the recent earthquake in California.
Beyond the ban: FSU expert available to comment on the effects of social media on youth mental health
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Australia created worldwide attention when the country approved a social media ban for children 16 years old and under, marking one of the most aggressive policies at curbing youth addiction to apps like Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.Vanessa Dennen, a professor of Instructional Systems & Learning Technologies at the Florida State University Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, has been actively researching the cognitive, motivational and social elements of computer-mediated communication.
Worldwide Food Service Safety Awareness Month
Each year, December is observed as Worldwide Food Service Safety Month. Created by the National Restaurant Association, it is a month designed to revisit standards in the food service industry and their impact on health and well-being. The George Washington…