Mass timber could revolutionize construction, if only New York would embrace it. We commissioned four projects to show what ...

It’s a big dilemma at Christmas: is a real or artificial Christmas tree better for the environment? It seems there’s not one clear answer and many elements to factor in when making the decision.

Many families still seek out a live tree yearly for their Christmas celebrations. However, many opt for an artificial tree that is evergreen and rarely, if ever, drops needles. We know the ...

AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.

A recent study indicates the majority of Virginians may now prefer artificial trees for their holiday enjoyment, but Virginia Christmas tree growers don’t agree. Virginia, along with 17 other ...

But instead of buying fresh decorations year after year, why not save some money by giving your old ones a new lease of life – including your Christmas tree? While artificial Christmas trees can ...

An artificial general intelligence system would be better able to transfer its skills from one domain to another, even if it had never seen the new domain before. Are AI agents poised to ...

The poll found 37 percent of Mainers would rather have an artificial tree compared to 27 percent who prefer a real one. The rest either plan to plan to put up both a real and fake tree ...

Is it better to cut down a natural tree for a short-lived holiday display, or use an artificial one made from non-recyclable plastic? The answer is not as clear as you’d think and depends ...

You’re in the minority: new polls out of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center found more people in both Maine and New Hampshire planned to have an artificial tree this year. In New ...

In 1956, a group of pioneering minds gathered at Dartmouth College to define what we now call artificial intelligence (AI). Even in the early 1990s when colleagues and I were working for early ...

The holiday season is a time for cherished traditions, but for many Black families, the choice of Christmas tree is evolving. Increasingly, the preference is leaning towards artificial Christmas ...