Rodale Institute: Regenerative Agriculture Makes Way for a More Nutritious, Stable Food Future

 

The non-profit’s recent Regenerative Healthcare conference highlighted ongoing research in organic farming.

Source: Rodale Institute: Regenerative Agriculture Makes Way for a More Nutritious, Stable Food Future

Map Shows States People Are Flocking to, and the Ones They’re Fleeing

Some states saw a huge number of people moving there in 2024, while others lost more residents than they gained.

Source: Map Shows States People Are Flocking to, and the Ones They’re Fleeing

Study: People Who Sauna Report Being Happier, Healthier

The relaxing, post-workout amenity may actually lead to a host of health benefits, research found. Experts explain the findings and give their tips for regular sauna use.

Source: Study: People Who Sauna Report Being Happier, Healthier

AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code

Writing computer code is helpful for people in many disciplines, but learning to program is hard. Large language models can help nonprogrammers skip the difficult details.

Source: AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code

AI systems with ‘unacceptable risk’ are now banned in the EU 

 

Starting February 2 in the EU, AI systems deemed “unacceptably risky” or harmful by the bloc’s regulators are being banned from use.

Source: AI systems with ‘unacceptable risk’ are now banned in the EU | TechCrunch

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says everyone should get an AI tutor  

The chip leader says the tech should now teach humans, but doesn’t believe it will replace them in the workforce.

Source: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says everyone should get an AI tutor | Fortune

This Tiny Cabin Village Near Helsinki Is a Model for Off-Grid Living  

 

Source: This Tiny Cabin Village Near Helsinki Is a Model for Off-Grid Living – Dwell

Boston’s Wu expedites ADU building as solution to housing crisis

Despite the Solomonic wisdom they represent — keeping families together in a crowded, high-rent city and providing rental income — ADUs have traditionally met with resistance.

Source: Boston’s Wu expedites ADU building as solution to housing crisis

In AI those with understanding of psychology and sociology have edge, says CMU

Students with programming and building skills may have a leg up when applying for roles like AI architect or engineer. Those with a deeper understanding of subjects like psychology and sociology will have an even greater edge on applicants who have only mastered technical skills, says Sean McGowan, employer relations director at Carnegie Mellon.”We’re looking at how humans make decisions, because I think that is going to be the next iteration of AI,” he says. That’s where “students with additional skillsets upon the technological ones are going to have an advantage.”

Source: This college major will ‘automatically give you an edge’ in the job market, career expert says—especially in tech – NBC Los Angeles

Experts are urging homeowners to ditch their aging backup generators — here’s why homeowners are buying this next-gen option

Nothing disrupts daily life quite like a power outage. As rising temperatures fuel more extreme weather, the risk of prolonged blackouts is growing.

Source: Experts are urging homeowners to ditch their aging backup generators — here’s why homeowners are buying this next-gen option

The Drug Industry Is Having Its Own DeepSeek Moment 

It isn’t just artificial intelligence. Chinese biotech companies are now developing drugs faster and cheaper than their U.S. counterparts.

Source: The Drug Industry Is Having Its Own DeepSeek Moment – WSJ

New study finds certain smartwatch bands contain “very high concentrations” of harmful PFAS – here’s what to look for instead  

New research finds that 15 out of 22 common sports watch bands can contain high levels of so-called “forever chemicals” that can be absorbed through the skin

Source: New study finds certain smartwatch bands contain “very high concentrations” of harmful PFAS – here’s what to look for instead | Advnture