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Comment on this story Comment All U.S. cities experience some level of “heat island effect,” in which heat reflects off hard surfaces, intensifying the impact of the hottest days. But as climate change intensifies, nine U.S. cities are special islands unto themselves, according to an analysis released Wednesday that coincides with a heat wave enveloping much of the nation. The …

CIA Director Bill Burns on the Role of Intelligence in a Technological Revolution In his recent speech titled “A World Transformed and the Role of Intelligence,” CIA Director Bill Burns highlighted the pivotal role intelligence plays in the current “plastic moment” in history. While he discussed various challenges posed by Russia and China, his most revealing point focused on how …

Shape-changing Machines: From Science Fiction to Reality Shape-changing machines, a staple of science fiction, have captivated our imagination for decades. From the villainous killing machine in the 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day to other iconic characters, these machines have always been portrayed as powerful and formidable. While the reality may not match up entirely to these fictional depictions, scientists …

Let’s talk about the popular International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) The company’s shares saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the NYSE over the last few months. As a large-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. However, what if the …

I grew up without a TV because my parents didn’t want my mind to rot from watching commercials. Ironically, I find myself in a career of making films, and yes, ads. But I’ve never been interested in the traditional 30-second commercial (perhaps because it wasn’t part of my childhood), but I find most commercials obnoxious. I’ve always been far more …