Smart farming gets AI boost in Africa with NEC and ClimateAi

NEC and ClimateAi have created an AI model that calculates crop impacts and the value of adaptation strategies, offering a path to smart farming decisions. NEC Corporation and San Francisco startup ClimateAi have built a model to support smart farming in Africa, one that measures how well climate adaptation strategies work for cocoa and rice... Read More

Sustainability

August 19, 2025

Study Finds Sharp Increase In Access to Oral Contraceptives

Share on PinterestA new study found that OTC birth control has significantly expanded access to a safe and reliable birth control method. Carol Yepes/Getty Images In 2023, the FDA approved Opill, the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive that became widely available at in-person and online pharmacies. Researchers examined whether Opill increased birth control access and found... Read More

Health & Wellness

August 18, 2025

Weekend Habits Linked to New Sleep Disorder

Share on PinterestObstructive sleep apnea symptoms may worsen on weekends, a trend researchers are calling “social apnea.” Getty Images A large study found that moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea symptoms are more likely to occur on weekends, a trend researchers are calling “social apnea.” Late nights, sleeping in, alcohol, and skipping CPAP therapy could... Read More

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