Diversity and inclusion should include neurodiversity 

 

Why a company’s diversity and inclusion efforts should include neurodiversity, and how to tweak the interview process accordingly.

Source: Diversity and inclusion should include neurodiversity – Fast Company

Anna Korhonen studies the intersection between linguistics and AI 

 

Anna Korhonen, profiled as part of TechCrunch’s Women in AI series, is a senior research fellow at Churchill College.

Source: Women in AI: Anna Korhonen studies the intersection between linguistics and AI | TechCrunch

Improving heart health with AI  

Egnite’s CardioCare platform is expanding the boundaries of cardiovascular medicine Egnite’s CardioCare platform is expanding the boundaries of cardiovascular medicine

Source: Improving heart health with AI – Fast Company

Real estate giant Redfin adds air quality analysis to its home listings

 

 

Real estate giant Redfin recently published a new feature on its website and app that allows users to see how many days, on average, you can expect your area to experience poor air quality, as well as the expected increase.

Source: Real estate giant Redfin adds game-changing new feature to its home listings: ‘People do use this information’

Ocean waves contain more ‘forever chemicals’ than industrial pollution  

New research found that ocean spray spreads PFAS into the air and onto land, creating a vicious cycle of forever chemicals that never disappear.

Source: Ocean waves contain more ‘forever chemicals’ than industrial pollution – Fast Company

Microplastics are full of toxic chemicals that leach into your skin 

A new study found that microplastics leave toxic chemicals on our skin, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream.

Source: Microplastics are full of toxic chemicals that leach into your skin – Fast Company

Thistle extract accelerates nerve regeneration by up to 29%

Nature has again proven effective in treating health conditions, this time nerve injury. According to a new study, a compound found in the blessed thistle plant accelerates the regeneration of damaged nerves, restoring motor function and touch sensation.

Source: Thistle extract accelerates nerve regeneration by up to 29%

6 biotechnology universities in the USA developing young talent

 

Discover the top biotechnology universities in the USA offering cutting-edge programs that are helping students find a career in biotech.

Source: 6 biotechnology universities in the USA developing young talent

Inside a School That Doesn’t Single Out Students With Special Needs

Students with disabilities at this school near Seattle rarely have to leave mainstream rooms to receive the services they need.

Source: Inside a School That Doesn’t Single Out Students With Special Needs

It’s time to retire the term “user”  

The proliferation of AI means we need a new word.

Source: It’s time to retire the term “user” | MIT Technology Review

The Health Benefits of Getting Dirty  

Why an ex-Googler just opened a chestnut farm in rural Pennsylvania 

 

 

 

 

Can regenerative farming also regenerate communities? This Black farmer believes so. Can regenerative farming also regenerate communities? This Black farmer believes so.

Source: Why an ex-Googler just opened a chestnut farm in rural Pennsylvania – Fast Company