These three megaprojects aim to reshape Portland’s cityscape
These three megaprojects aim to reshape Portland’s cityscape.....»»
New study sheds light on 2020 extreme weather event that brought fires and snow to western US
The same weather system that led to the spread of the devastating Labor Day wildfires in 2020 brought record-breaking cold and early-season snowfall to parts of the Rocky Mountains. Now, new research from Portland State is shedding light on the meteo.....»»
Why Elon Musk Is Suing OpenAI and Sam Altman
The lawsuit makes a substantial claim that could fundamentally reshape how OpenAI and its partner Microsoft do business. The fallout from the OpenAI board’s failed attempt to fire CEO Sam Altman last November took an unexpecte.....»»
Timbers vs Rapids live stream: Can you watch for free?
The Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids clash in a 2024 MLS season opener tonight, and we have a rundown on how to watch a live stream of the match......»»
Breast Lift Surgery: Are You the Ideal Candidate
Breast lift surgery, also known as mastopexy, is a popular procedure designed to elevate and reshape sagging breasts, offering a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing appearance. Understanding who is eligible for the surgery is crucial if yo.....»»
Business operations affect fishermen"s resilience to climate change, new study finds
Timothy Frawley has spent the better of the past two decades working in and around commercial fisheries. Born and raised in Casco Bay, Maine, he grew up packing lobsters and pitching bait on Portland's working waterfront. He has worked in commercial.....»»
Alaska Airlines says it found many loose bolts on its Boeing 737 Max 9s
Inspections after a near-disaster reveal widespread problems with Boeing fleet. Enlarge / The missing emergency door of Alaska Airlines N704AL, a 737 Max 9, which made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport on Jan.....»»
Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes
From late June to mid-July of 2021, the Pacific Northwest was scorched under an unprecedented heat dome, shattering temperature records and igniting a wave of concern over climate extremes. As cities like Portland and Seattle, known for their mild su.....»»
Unlocking GenAI’s full potential through work reinvention
To achieve the full potential of AI, organizations must reinvent work, reshape the workforce and prepare workers, according to Accenture. A new report from Accenture reveals an urgent need for business leaders to look beyond how generative AI affects.....»»
As tree species face decline, "assisted migration" gains popularity in Pacific Northwest
As native trees in the Pacific Northwest die off due to climate changes, the U.S. Forest Service, Portland, Oregon and citizen groups around Puget Sound are turning to a deceptively simple climate adaptation strategy called "assisted migration.".....»»
How the retailing contest between CBDs, shopping centers and online will reshape our cities
Retail activity has been a defining facet of cities since antiquity. The Greek Agora and Roman Forum may be viewed as the original CBDs—central business districts, or what urban planners call activity centers......»»
Researchers investigate how climate change drivers reshape ocean methane and nitrous oxide cycles
The ocean is a critical life-support system for our planet through its role in global climate regulation. It absorbs most of the carbon emissions and heat trapped in the atmosphere, which result from human activities. Over the years, this has led to.....»»
Counteracting bone and muscle loss in microgravity
In microgravity, without the continuous load of Earth's gravity, the tissues that make up bones reshape themselves. Bone cells readjust their behaviors—the cells that build new bone slow down, while the cells that break down old or damaged bone tis.....»»
Remote work, reduced pay: Are we willing to make a trade?
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape the workforce, with almost half of Australian workers willing to sacrifice part of their annual salary to work from home......»»
AI and contextual threat intelligence reshape defense strategies
AI continues to evolve to improve both cyber defense and cyber criminal activities, while regulatory pressures, continued consolidation, and geopolitical concerns will drive more proactive cybersecurity efforts with contextual threat intelligence, ac.....»»
How researchers, farmers and brewers want to safeguard beer against climate change
On a bright day this fall, tractors crisscrossed Gayle Goschie's farm about an hour outside Portland, Oregon. Goschie is in the beer business—a fourth-generation hops farmer. Fall is the off-season, when the trellises are bare, but recently, her fa.....»»
Experts call for more evidence as medical and teacher education embrace simulation technologies
Researchers are urging an evidence-based approach to the use of simulations to train medics and teachers, amid signs that technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and mixed reality could reshape education in both professions......»»
Schaeffler offers to buy Vitesco in $3.8 billion bid to create EV supplier giant
The deal will help the billionaire Schaeffler family reshape its industrial empire, expanding Schaeffler's offerings for the EV industry......»»
Google"s antitrust showdown: What"s at stake for the internet search titan
Google will face off in court Tuesday against government officials who accuse the company of antitrust violations in its massive search business, kicking off a long-anticipated showdown that could reshape one of the internet's most dominant platforms.....»»
The climate crisis could reshape Italian mountain forests forever
As a result of the climate crisis, future forests may become unrecognizable. Trees that currently make up European woods may no longer be seen—or they may have moved several hundred meters uphill. Scientists writing in Frontiers in Forests and Glob.....»»
How the AI Revolution Will Reshape the World
AI is far more empowering than the web ever was We are about to see the greatest redistribution of power in history. Over millennia, humanity has been shaped by successive waves of technology. The discovery of fire, the inventio.....»»