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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 1-Apr-2026 03:15 ET (1-Apr-2026 07:15 GMT/UTC)
Wilkes Center unveils map tool to model Great Salt Lake dust exposure
University of UtahThe tool demonstrates why blowing dust from Great Salt Lake is a significant concern, and why lake levels are a major factor in controlling dust. The tool makes the lake’s changing water depth visually interactive, along with the soil erodibility, affected census tracts, and relevant dust sources that can contribute to unhealthy air quality.
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- Utah Department of Natural Resources
Media registration now open: ATS 2026 in Orlando
American Thoracic Society- Meeting
- ATS 2026 International Conference
Forward Facing: January 2026 — A note from Wendy Connors, Hertz Foundation President
Fannie and John Hertz FoundationLast week, the Hertz community gathered in San Francisco for a deep dive into The Future of AI, hosted at FutureHouse, a nonprofit AI-for-science research lab, by cofounder and CEO, 2013 Hertz Fellow Sam Rodriques, and cofounder Andrew White.
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- Hertz Foundation
Updates to Slicer 2 software include better visuals and automation
DOE/Oak Ridge National LaboratoryThe U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory has released a new version of its advanced slicing software, ORNL Slicer 2, which accelerates and simplifies the creation of large 3D printed parts.
Markey Cancer Center treats 1st patient in US with new lung cancer therapy
University of KentuckyRuff days or cat-astrophies? How to help pets handle stressful situations
Texas A&M UniversityDr. Audra Jones, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach campus in Canyon, Texas, explains common causes of stress and how owners can recognize and best support pets in stressful times.
Why most fitness resolutions fail by spring
University of Texas at ArlingtonEvery January, millions of people attempt to overhaul their health with ambitious new workout plans, stricter diets, and lofty expectations. Yet by early spring, most resolutions fade under the pressures of life: busy schedules, fatigue, stress and the frustration of not seeing immediate results.
UK clean energy partnership aims to accelerate clean power and hydrogen technologies
University of SurreyStanford's Project Unleaded takes on global lead poisoning crisis
Stanford UniversityAn ambitious initiative based at the Stanford Center for Human and Planetary Health is tackling the pervasive issue of lead contamination, which exerts a heavy toll on global health. Researchers aim to identify major sources of lead exposure and develop affordable detection methods in communities worldwide.