Credit: public domain CC0 Machine learning can accurately predict cardiovascular disease and guide treatment, but models that incorporate the social determinants of health can better capture risks and outcomes for diverse groups, according to a new study by researchers from the School of Global Public Health and the Tandon SchoolRead More →
The environment for many Iowa Latinos includes natural factors, such as air quality and climate change, but it also includes economics, business and public health, according to Cristina Muñoz De La Torre. She is the first state director for climate and environmental justice of the Iowa League of United LatinRead More →
Researchers don’t study enough type 1 diabetes in minority populations, said Ezio Bonifacio, PhD, professor of diabetes and preclinical stem cell work at the Technical University of Dresden, Germany. Transcription: Do we know what genetic or environmental factors “tip the balance” in the development of type 1 diabetes (T1D)? AreRead More →
Computer vision technology is increasingly used in areas such as automatic surveillance systems, self-driving cars, facial recognition, healthcare, and social distancing tools. Users need accurate and reliable visual information to fully exploit the benefits of video analytics applications, but the quality of video data is often affected by environmental factorsRead More →
AMBOY — The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center will present several public programs this summer and fall. The first, Stream Safari, will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28. Participants will learn that the freshwater community is diverse in animals and plants. Program participants will explore the creekRead More →
Microsoft intends to help companies that need help executing their sustainability initiatives. As the tech giant moves forward in its efforts to reduce its environmental impact, it’s taking what it knows and giving it to everyone in the form of a cloud-based package companies can use to track the progressRead More →
Environmental education requires more investment and innovation if future generations are to be able to fully respond to the climate emergency, experts said. The deepening environmental crisis will continue to worsen if there is not significant support and investment in environmental and science education, the researchers warned. Reforms would helpRead More →
Outdoor Environmental Education Grants Awarded for Watershed Studies July 1, 2021 Funding supports projects promoting science and stewardship for students The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced $160,000 in awards for students and youth in outdoor science and watershed education in the state. The following schools and nonprofits will receiveRead More →