As AI proliferates, Long Island carves out a sweet spot
By BRAD CARLSON // We can’t go long without seeing or hearing something about artificial intelligence these days. It burst onto the public scene with the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT…
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Collaborations will bring CSHL to Broadway, and beyond
By GREGORY ZELLER // A Long Island mecca of scientific discovery that largely flies under the radar is about to gain some well-earned recognition, for its unparalleled cancer-related research and…
SBU leads regional geniuses on a new quantum quest
By GREGORY ZELLER // Stony Brook University will head up a heavy-hitting roster of major players looking to supercharge the nation’s quantum-computing abilities. The State University of New York flagship…
No. 906: On La-La Land, seasonal switcheroos and caring counselors, with the Pizza Man and extra dessert!
Fall in: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, and not just any Wednesday but the first Wednesday of the new month and the new season, with Labor Day – and, unofficially,…
A summer of energetic schooling with SBU (and friends)
By GREGORY ZELLER // Power players from across regional industry and academia have joined forces this summer to give disadvantaged students – and Long Island socioeconomics – an energetic boost….
No. 895: Fresh Nassau water, non-killer tomatoes and a nice slice of pi – and, finally, a new president for FSC
Short sell: You’ve done it again, intrepid innovator! You’ve reached the end of June and the end of another busy workweek – and as your reward, not merely a…
No. 887: National champs, Kellogg’s flakes and SBU’s (latest) changing of the guard, with CEOs on the outs
Summer wind: Welcome to Friday, dear readers, and not just any Friday but the fifth and final Friday of May – with the first weekend of (unofficial) Summer 2024,…
No. 882: Shining seas, golden spikes, teacher features, fine fellows … and the mother of all reminders
Slipped your mind? Welcome to Friday, dear readers, and not just any Friday but the Friday before Mother’s Day … “Oh, $#|+!,” says you. “You’re welcome,” says us. Don’t…
No. 878: Trees rise, Richter scales, the LIRR ages well and The Crushies crush it, once again
Brake time: Welcome to Friday, dear readers, and not just any Friday but the last Friday of April (already!), as wild, wacky 2024 continues full speed ahead. We’re tapping…
No. 875: Historical ‘Tales,’ water works and beloved Shea Stadium, on a day when you should go bananas
Due diligence: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as another demanding workweek – complete with challenging schedules and changeable springtime weather patterns – runs its busy course. No hump day would…
No. 874: Yuri in spaaaaace … with small-biz grants, luxury hotels and grilled cheese all over Long Island
Knock, knock, knocking on weekend’s door: Knock-knock, intrepid innovators! You’ve stepped through the portal of this latest busy workweek and reached the gates of another springtime weekend – well…
No. 873: On ion colliders, the Salvation Army and the world’s oldest mouse, with real drama at the LIMEHOF
You made it! Congratulations, dear readers … you’ve survived aftershocks, solar eclipses and the first half of this very busy workweek to reach another all-downhill-from-here hump day. Before we brave…
With $100M collider deal, Albany deepens science focus
By GREGORY ZELLER // Albany’s main economic engine will help fuel the next-generation ion collider slowly taking shape at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The Empire State Development Corp., the state’s main…
No. 870: Launching labs, lauding Lieberman and creating Coke (and holy hell … a Good Book grift?!?)
Take your time: Welcome to Friday, dear readers, as we wrap up the week and the month – yes, by the time we see you again on Monday, it…
DOE grant sends SUNY students to BNL, and the Moon
By GREGORY ZELLER // A three-year, seven-digit federal grant will place SUNY Old Westbury students on the cutting edge of high-energy physics experiments. Through its physics-focused RENEW program (for “Reaching…