In Cancer Detection, AI Saves Critical Time
A study comparing radiologists' results to AI tools found that the key distinction lay not in performance but in reduced workloads.
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As The World Burns
We’re beginning to learn to prepare for the unexpected now that the unexpected has become the norm. The realities of the climate crisis become harsher and more inescapable by the day.
Industry Knew About Gas Stoves’ Air Pollution Problems in Early 1970s
The American Gas Association is trying to discredit research on the health impacts of gas stoves today. But newly revealed documents show it was discussing indoor air pollution concerns five decades ago.
Climate Change Threatens Everyone’s Health
But its impact will be brutal for some communities in particular.
The Connection Between Global Health & Global Warming
Dr. Larry Brilliant discusses his time in an ashram, eradicating small pox, and how humans are the most invasive species on the planet.
The Global Health Benefits of Going Net Zero
Climate change mitigation plans would also reduce air pollution. That could save hundreds of thousands of lives in the coming decades.
Keeping First Responders Safe: How this Entrepreneur Found a Mission and Profitable Niche
Amit Kapoor built a high-growth business selling essential products that keep first responders and their patients safe.
Climate Tech, Compassion, and the Innovation Crucible: Highlights of TE22
Our recent three-day excursion into the future of innovation at TE22 brought together concerns about democracy, a semi-obsession with global warming, confusion about the metaverse, and predictions of an AI/robotic society. But we found general...
Larry Brilliant at TE22: Global Warming Drives Health Threats
At Techonomy 22, noted philanthropist and public health expert pulled no punches as he weighed in on the Covid-19 response, the dangers of global warming, and more.
