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- 2026-10-03 product_launch Rice University is launching a new Master's Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence. source
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Rice University launches dedicated Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence
Rice University is establishing a new Master's Degree Program specifically focused on Artificial Intelligence. This dedicated program aims to provide specialized education in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
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Rice University project uses generative AI to reinvent camera technology
Researchers at Rice University are developing a novel camera system that leverages generative AI to reconstruct images from incomplete data. This project aims to overcome the limitations of traditional cameras by using …
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University of South Carolina Shatters Fundraising Record with $357.6 Million Haul
The University of South Carolina has achieved a record-breaking fundraising year, bringing in $357.6 million in private donations for fiscal year 2026. This figure significantly surpasses their previous record of $259.7…
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US policymakers question 'China threat' narrative
A new generation of US policymakers is beginning to question the long-standing 'China threat' narrative that has guided Washington's approach to Beijing. Students at universities like Georgetown and Rice are challenging…
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New book reveals how transport geometry shapes city design
A new book titled "Transportation and the Shape of Cities" explores how the physical space required by different modes of transport—pedestrian, micromobility, car, train, and transit—shapes urban environments. Authors C…
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Texas population surge creates uncertainty in Senate race
Texas has experienced significant population growth since 2020, adding over 2.5 million new residents, which is reshaping the state's electorate. This demographic shift introduces uncertainty into the upcoming Senate ra…
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US construction faces labor shortage due to immigration crackdown
A new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research indicates that the Trump administration's immigration policies have exacerbated a construction labor shortage in the U.S. The study found a 7.5% drop in …
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AI's historical split from Cybernetics excluded self-observation, author claims
The author argues that Artificial Intelligence diverged from Cybernetics in 1956, with AI adopting a "reductive" approach that excluded the study of self-observation. This separation, influenced by DARPA's preference fo…
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New benchmark evaluates AI's plant gene marker reasoning from scientific texts
Researchers have introduced PlantMarkerBench, a new benchmark designed to evaluate how well language models can interpret evidence for plant marker genes from scientific literature. This benchmark covers four species an…
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Gas prices jump 50% as Iran conflict disrupts global oil supply
Gasoline prices have surged by 50% since the conflict in Iran began, with the average price reaching $4.48 per gallon. The primary driver is the disruption of oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping…