Science & Society News
Learn what is happening inside the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. Stay up-to-date on our research, events, and student activities.
Wed, Aug 27
Duke Researchers Identify Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities for Hyperscale Data Centers
With foresight, hyperscalers could accelerate clean tech deployment, grid modernization, and operational innovation rather than impede sustainable futures. A new report from Duke Deep Tech surveys the energy and water management challenges that massive data centers present, examines potential solutions, and outlines pragmatic recommendations for companies, utilities, regulators and policymakers.
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Tue, Aug 12
Why Quantum Computing is the Ultimate Deep Tech Challenge
Deep Tech @ Duke is working to leverage quantum computing and proactively consider governance challenges.
Mon, Aug 04
“Plus” Programs Add Up to Research-Intensive Summer
This summer, 270 undergraduate and graduate students took part in team-based research projects through Data+, History+ and seven other “plus” programs, working alongside other teams on campus.
Mon, Jul 28
LISTEN: Neurotech can monitor health and read thoughts. But what about mental privacy?
Developing neurotech can transform how we monitor and improve our well-being. But lawyer and AI ethicist Nita Farahany warns this tech can supercharge data tracking and infringe on our mental privacy.
Wed, Jul 23
AI in Health is Under-hyped: Google, Mayo Clinic, Duke Execs
Aspen Ideas Festival guests discuss about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, particularly involving collaborations between tech companies like Google and prominent medical institutions such as Mayo Clinic and Duke University