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All SpotlightsMEDIA RELEASE: CAA survey finds cannabis-impaired driving remains a concern in Manitoba
As 4/20 approaches, a survey conducted on behalf of CAA Manitoba reveals a trend: while most drivers in the province recognize the risks of cannabis-impaired driving, ...
Research Matters: Can Neurons Transmit Light?
Neurons, the cells in brains and spinal cords that make up the central nervous system, communicate by firing electrical pulses. But scientists have found hints ...
AI-powered model predicts post-concussion injury risk in college athletes
Athletes who suffer a concussion have a serious risk of reinjury after returning to play, but identifying which athletes are most vulnerable has always been ...
Trump Holds Firm on Resolving Trade Deficit with China
Dr. Meena Bose, Hofstra University professor of political science, executive dean of the Public Policy and Public Service program, and director of the Kalikow Center ...
Ask the expert: What's the real deal when colleges say they're 'test-optional'? Do they want a student to submit scores or not?
Are test-optional colleges being straight with students when they say the absence of SAT and ACT scores on an application won’t affect a student’...
Rallies Held to Protest Trump Policies and Gov’t Downsizing
Mary Anne Trasciatti, Hofstra University’s director of the Labor Studies Program and professor of rhetoric, talked to Newsday about rallies on Long Island and ...
Easter and different ways it is celebrated around the world
Easter, one of the most widely observed holidays around the world, carries deep religious, cultural, and seasonal significance. While rooted in Christian beliefs about resurrection ...
What's Your Retirement Plan B?
Chances are, you have seen the ups and downs in the financial markets, which can really cause seniors a lot of anxiety when looking at ...
President Trump Uses Law Enforcement to Access Independent Agencies
Dr. Meena Bose, Hofstra University professor of political science, executive dean of the Public Policy and Public Service program, and director of the Kalikow Center ...
Why generative AI 'hallucinates' and makes up stuff
Generative artificial intelligence tools, like OpenAI’s GPT-4, are sometimes full of bunk. Yes, they excel at tasks involving human language, like translating, writing essays, ...
