A nationally representative survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that Americans’ opposition to data centers in their communities has risen sharply since the spring.

FAU’s video-compression technology portfolio has been acquired by Dolby Laboratories, underscoring the global impact of its research. The portfolio includes 683 intellectual property assets, 250 granted patents and 73 U.S. patents, including 16 U.S. patents essential to the international VVC/H.266 standard. The technology enables video to be delivered using about 50% less data without sacrificing quality, advancing streaming, broadcasting, defense communications, autonomous systems, robotics and AI worldwide.

Research examining a large philanthropic food-aid network highlights the need for better data, coordination and oversight as charities play a growing role in addressing food insecurity in high-income countries.

Water scarcity is not just a matter of a lack of supply. What if there is enough water available, but its quality leaves much to be desired? And what if the interests of the various sectors - households, agriculture, industry and energy producers - also clash with each other? In a large overview study, Utrecht researchers are the first to provide an overview of these different interests, broken down by region, and of the deficits that lurk with unchanged policy. "Because otherwise, by the end of this century, almost two-thirds of the world's population will have to contend with too little water or poor quality water." They therefore argue for firmer policy. "In the end, it's not just about how much water is available, but also whether it has the right quality for its intended use."