A new AI-powered translation program developed by the National Weather Service (NWS) translates weather forecasts into multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Samoan, and French. The program aims to provide life-saving information to over 68 million US residents who do not speak English at home.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalArtificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling
A large study found that Asian mothers experience a 1.5-fold higher rate of obstetric trauma, while Black immigrant and refugee mothers have a 20-30% higher risk. The study also found that immigrants with shorter duration of residence had higher initial risk of obstetric trauma, which declined with increasing time in Canada.
SourceCanadian Medical Association Journal·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·TypeObservational study
A recent study by the University of Michigan highlights the issue of limited language accessibility in patient portals, which can prevent vulnerable patients from accessing vital healthcare services. The study found that 29% of hospitals only offer access to their patient portal in English, and fewer than 5% offer it in the most common...
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeSurvey
A new study by the International Center for Journalists and US universities found that Trump was the main source and distributor of disinformation in ethnic and Indigenous press in the US. The research also linked the prevalence of political disinformation to a decline in trust in the news and an increase in violence against journalists.
SourceCity St George’s, University of London·TypeContent analysis
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
A new research project found that a global sponsorship programme would improve perceptions of refugees in the UK, providing equal rights and entitlements. The existing three main schemes, Community Sponsorship, Homes for Ukraine, and Communities for Afghans, have shown success despite disparities in scale and approach.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham
Research finds that Korean newspapers often focused on women learning Japanese for work and social purposes, not just reading novels. The ability to speak Japanese gave women new opportunities and challenged traditional roles in Korea.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalAsian Studies Review·TypeNews article
A recent study found that nearly half of cancer institutions lack adequate translation services, leading to difficulties recruiting minority patients. The study highlights the need for improved language equity in clinical trials to ensure equitable access to treatments.
SourceColumbia University Irving Medical Center·JournalJNCI Cancer Spectrum
A study using AI models to analyze Facebook posts found that words associated with depression were more predictive of severity in white participants than in Black participants. Researchers highlight the importance of including diverse pools of data to ensure accuracy and tailor effective healthcare interventions.
SourceNIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.
Researchers Joel Mejia and M. Sidury Christiansen are developing a handbook of recommended pedagogical approaches to address exclusionary language in engineering classes. They aim to improve the sense of belonging among multilingual students pursuing STEM careers by guiding faculty on strategies for changing biased language practices.
SourceUniversity of Texas at San Antonio
A recent study from University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher Max Besbris found that non-Spanish speaking Americans perceive Spanish housing ads as indicative of less desirable housing options, leading to racial segregation. The study suggests that language in online rental housing advertisements shapes people's perceptions of their p...
SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalSociological Science
A new study published in Scientific Reports found that people condemn verbal hate speech more severely than nonverbal discrimination with identical consequences. The researchers concluded that words are perceived as worse than actions due to a phenomenon known as action aversion and the explicit nature of verbal formulations.
SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalScientific Reports
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.
A worldwide study found that non-English-language literature was extensively used in national reports but failed to be reflected in global reports. The team suggests that international collaboration and multilingual databases can help develop more effective conservation science.
SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalNature Sustainability
A new paper introduces free machine translation services to convert scientific papers into multiple languages, promoting accessibility and global collaboration. Researchers at UC Berkeley developed these tools to address the dominance of English in scientific research, enabling scientists worldwide to share their work.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalBioScience·TypeSystematic review
A new NYU study found that mothers who perceive ethnic or language-based discrimination are more likely to take their sick children to the doctor, regardless of their own ethnic identity. The research highlights the impact of language-based discrimination on the health of Latino immigrant children in the US.
SourceNew York University·JournalHealth Psychology