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Lots of sun and wind, the Caribbean lends itself perfectly to the generation of renewable energy. But how will this take shape in actual practice?

Our columnist writes up a non-techie's guide to A.I. attribution research using a freshly disputed Rubens painting.

RSNA: Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence I to Detect Wrist Fractures Share Article An automated system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) is effective at detecting a common type of wrist fracture on X-rays, according to a study published in the journal Radiology: Artificial Intelligence. Researchers said the AI-derived algorithm could help speed diagnosis and allow earlier treatment. Scaphoid fractures can be overlooked during initial X-ray examinations. The system may be able to assis...

Eight years later, Eric Postma still cant quite figure out what happened. Running against current mayor-elect Julie Fitzgerald and former Wilsonville City Councilor Susie Stevens in a race for two council spots, Postma won two of three Wilsonville precincts but lost the Charbonneau precinct by such a margin that he wound up finishing third. This result reflects a perplexing quagmire for more outwardly conservative candidates (Wilsonville elections are nonpartisan races but several recent c...