Every summer, the Center for Digital Agriculture (CDA), an NCSA partner organization, hosts a group of students on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.) campus as part of the CDA Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. This is the fifth year of the program, and CDA continues to attract students from around the country to this unique opportunity. 

The Alzheimer's Association released its first comprehensive clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of Alzheimer's disease (AD) at the end of July. This landmark document places particular emphasis on blood-based biomarker testing as a core diagnostic tool for patients presenting

The scalar magnetometer conceived by Roland Lammegger and Christoph Amtmann at the Institute of Experimental Physics at Graz University of Technology opens up new possibilities in magnetic field measurement thanks to its further development.

AI-generated images of rare species could improve efforts to understand, monitor and protect them.

Texas A&M University Associate Professor Dr. Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo utilizes immersive technology and artificial intelligence to create virtual hands-on learning experiences that enhance student engagement and skill development.

Some people never forget a face. This is an ability police forces around the world find very useful. It now seems that this superpower can be used for more than previously thought.

Vinit Chaudhary, founder of Elemental Composites and a member of Cohort 2024 in the Innovation Crossroads program, comes from a family of entrepreneurs and has long been interested in business. Supported by Innovation Crossroads — a Department of Energy Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program node at Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Chaudhary is developing natural fiber composites that are strong, lightweight, and biodegradable. This innovative approach is designed to reduce waste, create new markets for farmers and expand the use of alternative materials across industries such as transportation, automotive, marine infrastructure and sporting goods.

Remote and hybrid work became the norm after the COVID-19 pandemic, but more workplaces, like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Disney and even the federal government have mandated that employees return to offices in recent years. But not all employees are returning at the same rate. A recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey reveals that the share of employed people who spent time working at home on days worked was about the same in 2024 (33 percent) as in 2023 (35 percent). However, the share of men who spent  some time working at home decreased from 34 percent in 2023 to 29 percent in 2024, while  the share of women who did so remained the same at 36 percent. In fact, other data suggests that some women have left the workforce altogether due to return-to-office requirements.