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An Overdue Fix for Pulse Oximeters

The invention of pulse oximeters in the 1980s reshaped healthcare. While tracking blood oxygen content (commonly recognized as the “fifth vital sign”) once required a painful blood draw and time-delayed…

11.01.22 | 3 min read
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Emerging Technology
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Policy Memo
Strengthening Policy by Bringing Evidence to Life

Summary In a 2021 memorandum, President Biden instructed all federal executive departments and agencies to “make evidence-based decisions guided by the best available science and data.” This policy is sound…

08.22.22 | 13 min read
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Emerging Technology
Article
AI for science: creating a virtuous circle of discovery and innovation

In this interview, Tom Kalil discusses the opportunities for science agencies and the research community to use AI/ML to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery and technological advancement. Q.  Why…

08.22.22 | 9 min read
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Emerging Technology
Blog
CHIPS and Science Highlights: Developing a Scientific Workforce of the Future

With the goal of jump-starting American innovation post-pandemic, and building a foundation for the challenges of the future, including in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and semiconductor manufacturing, the CHIPS and…

08.11.22 | 5 min read
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Environment
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Policy Memo
Creating a Digital Service for the Planet

Summary Most federal environmental initiatives involve multiple departments and agencies, meaning that environmental agencies frequently have overlapping data and technology needs.1 To implement cross-cutting environmental initiatives efficiently, the federal government…

08.09.22 | 7 min read
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