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AI Learns Which Market Signals to Trust

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:03 EST

A new study presents a neural-network method for building efficient portfolios while keeping the allocation process interpretable. Instead of treating asset correlations as a black box, the model learns how to clean noisy collective market patterns and respects the symmetries of covariance matrices.

U.S./Virginia Economy Media Roundtable (Zoom) Scheduled for 5/27 @ 9:00am ET

University of Virginia — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:15:42 EST

U.S./Virginia Economy Media Roundtable (Zoom) Scheduled for 5/27 @ 9:00am ET. Brief remarks and open Q&A. Email UVAExperts@virginia.edu to register.

UT MD Anderson names Albert Koong, M.D., Ph.D., chief scientific officer

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:05:26 EST

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced that Albert Koong, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized physician-scientist, has been appointed chief scientific officer (CSO), effective June 1. Koong has served as CSO ad interim since Jan. 1.

ASA Elects McVeigh and Okamoto as 2027 President, Vice President

American Sociological Association (ASA) — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:10:47 EST

Rory M. McVeigh (University of Notre Dame) has been elected the 119th President of the American Sociological Association (ASA), and Dina G. Okamoto (Indiana University-Bloomington) was elected ASA Vice President.

EXPERTS: SpaceX IPO

University of Colorado Boulder — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:15:44 EST

A Marketing Researcher's Take on ChatGPT's New Personal Finance Tools

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:35:22 EST

OpenAI has introduced new ChatGPT personal finance tools that link data from 12,000+ institutions. Marketing expert Daniel McCarthy played a key role as an early tester. He says the breakthrough is AI's ability to reason effectively once given the right context.

America's Last-Mile Delivery Divide

Iowa State University — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:05:48 EST

More than a decade of shopping data shows a clear divide in how Americans get their goods, an Iowa State researcher and co-authors report in a new study examining how demand for last-mile fulfillment services has evolved over time. This split can inform decisions such as where stores stay open and how companies prioritize investments in last-mile delivery.

Economists Solve a Mystery Involving International Trade and Competition From China

North Carolina State University — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:10:04 EST

Economists have resolved a seeming paradox regarding how competition from China affects the price and volume of products exported from other countries into the U.S. The findings shed new light on how the effects of trade competition differ for poor nations compared to their wealthy counterparts.

Growing Pains: Structural Strategies That Neglect Emotions Block Corporate Innovation, Says Study

Aalto University — Tue, 19 May 2026 07:30:42 EST

Research from Aalto University and Harvard University found that while a structural approach to increasing innovation is commonly accepted as the pathway to growth for companies, the emotional impact of the changes often undermines innovation efforts. The study proposes five practices for leaders to overcome emotional tensions, improving their chances of success.

PNNL Appoints Senior Leaders to Help Drive Science and National Security Strategies

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory — Mon, 18 May 2026 18:45:40 EST

PNNL has named Douglas Mans and Daniel Stephens as associate laboratory directors to lead science and national security strategies.

The World Cup and the Business of Soccer

George Washington University — Mon, 18 May 2026 18:40:53 EST

Autoimmune Association Announces Second Annual Hope Journey Walk, Inviting Communities Nationwide to "Lace Up for Hope"

Autoimmune Association — Mon, 18 May 2026 18:20:54 EST

The Autoimmune Association is proud to announce the return of the Hope Journey Walk, its second annual national awareness and fundraising event, taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at The Wharf in Washington, D.C., and in communities across the country through its growing "Walk Anywhere" option.

Smarter Spending, Not Bigger Budgets, Drives Premier League Success, Study Finds

University of Bristol — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:05:46 EST

Higher spending does not automatically lead to greater overall efficiency or consistent on-pitch success, according to new research led by the University of Bristol that examined Premier League clubs over a ten-season period.

Study: Data Centers May Boost Power Bills Up to 57% By 2030

North Carolina State University — Mon, 18 May 2026 07:35:46 EST

New research suggests electricity demand from data centers and cryptocurrency mining is likely to increase power costs in some parts of the country by up to 57% by 2030, with a national average increase of 6%-29%.

Inaugural California Outdoor Economy Summit Highlights Rural Economies and Land Stewardship

Cal Poly Humboldt — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:15:47 EST

State, local, and Tribal leaders will gather to explore California's $80+ billion outdoor economy, including tourism, conservation, and public lands, and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

PNNL Boosts National Security Careers for Three Decades

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:05:13 EST

Stephen Hernandez and Kaley Walker are among the 72 fellows who have the distinction of being part of the 30th class of the NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program.

Seeking experts to comment on - Pam Baker, TechTarget

Newswise Expert Queries — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:00 EST

Seeking experts to comment on reasons that ERP initiatives struggle to deliver business value.

Hybrid architecture is now the - Pam Baker, Tech Target

Newswise Expert Queries — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:00 EST

Hybrid architecture is now the operating model for enterprise software, not a technical configuration or

SKKU Research Team Identifies Performance Differences in Social Enterprises by Legal Form

Sungkyunkwan University — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:30:29 EST

Nonprofit Social Enterprises Demonstrate Strength in Both Employment of Vulnerable Groups and Financial Performance

Attracting Young Women to Careers in Construction

Adelaide University — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:15:11 EST

As Australia's construction industry faces a critical skills shortage, new research from Adelaide University shows how the industry can better support women and therefore strengthen the future workforce.

Why Employees Hide Chronic Pain to Meet Workplace Norms

University of Delaware — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:10:18 EST

Workers in chronic pain often attempt to push through it and pass as having an ideal worker body, according to a recent survey. Rather than disclosing pain, many participants in the study felt shame, kept working and ended up causing further injury.

JMIR Biomedical Engineering invites submissions on "Sex and Gender in Biomedical Engineering: Toward Equitable Outcomes in Workforce and Modeling"

JMIR Publications — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:45:00 EST

JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new section on "Sex and Gender in Biomedical Engineering: Toward Equitable Outcomes in Workforce and Modeling" in its open access journal JMIR Biomedical Engineering.

Keck Hospital of USC Earns Five Stars on CMS 2026 Quality Star Rating Report

Keck Medicine of USC — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:30:26 EST

Keck Hospital of USC earned five stars, the highest rating possible, on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2026 quality star rating report.

Driving Smarter Toward Fuel Savings

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:10:18 EST

Compiled by researchers at the National Transportation Research Center at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the annual guide highlights new vehicle fuel economy and explains how driving habits and vehicle maintenance impact mileage and overall costs.

New ACR "Hot Seat" Course Prepares Radiology Trainees for High-Stakes Oral Case Review

American College of Radiology (ACR) — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:30:25 EST

The American College of Radiology Institute for Radiologic Pathology now offers the Hot Seat Course -- focused on case presentation, diagnostic reasoning through expert-led unknown case discussions and rapid-fire Q&A sessions to help residents and fellows sharpen presentation and diagnostic skills.