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Have you ever thought how artificial intelligence could improve how an apple tastes or how it is grown? And what about moving farming indoors? Would doing so solve problems related to food security and sustainability? “What IF Food Was Digital?” will be at the center of a discussion with Miles O’Brien, science correspondent for “PBS NewsHour,” and Caleb Harper, principal investigator and director of the Open Agriculture Initiative at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab, during a Feb. 26 Ideas Festival event.
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When an HIV outbreak hit Indiana's rural Scott County in 2015, the sparsely staffed health department was stretched to confirm cases among an entire community with lab tests that aren't portable and could take weeks to return results. This meant that it took over a year to confirm 235 HIV cases for the area. What if patients could reliably test themselves at home and know results in minutes, after less than a couple weeks of an infection? Professor Jacqueline Linnes has been developing technology with her team that would make lab detection tests both faster and portable, thanks to the inherent properties of paper.
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Beginning sexual activity after pregnancy isn’t always like riding a bike, especially for mothers experiencing postpartum pain, fatigue and stress. Yet, many couples are led to believe there is a hard-and-fast point at which they can resume sexual intercourse, according to 70 in-depth interviews with women in South Carolina.
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With a solid foundation in place for its football program, Purdue Athletics is seeking the guidance of Boilermaker fans to help transform Ross-Ade Stadium. The first step is a comprehensive survey to gather input on everything from seating options and concessions items to fan-focused events and stadium amenities.
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