Factory & Workforce Weekly

Small Business Resilience in Uncertain Times In today’s fast-changing business world, small business owners face a myriad of tricky parts and tangled issues that make day-to-day operations both challenging and rewarding. Over the past few years, economic shifts and global uncertainties have forced many entrepreneurs to re-evaluate their strategies. The core of the debate is […] More

Reopening and Reflections: A New Chapter in Dental Education and Healthcare Innovation The reopening of Penn Dental Medicine and Penn Dental Family Practice on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, marks more than just the return to normal operating hours—it symbolizes a renewed commitment to excellence in dental education and research. As we consider this reemergence, we […] More

Exploring Alternative Liquids for Life on Waterless Worlds The long-held view that water is the only liquid capable of supporting life on other planets is now facing a challenge. Recent laboratory experiments suggest that ionic liquids—salts that remain in liquid form even at elevated temperatures—might provide a hospitable environment for simple life forms on worlds […] More

Canceling mRNA Vaccine Investment: A Political and Scientific Crossroads The recent decision by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to cancel hundreds of millions of dollars in investment in mRNA vaccine research has ignited a heated debate that cuts across political, scientific, and economic lines. At its heart, this decision is not just a matter […] More

Federal Funding Freeze: Challenges Impacting Harvard Chan’s Research Community The recent federal funding freeze that hit Harvard University has set off a cascade of issues for its public health research community. Amidst accusations of failing to address campus antisemitism, the Trump administration made massive cuts, canceling nearly US$3 billion in grants. This decision led to […] More

Securing Digital Portals: The Backbone of Modern Business In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, ensuring that every connection is secure and that only genuine users get access is more than an IT afterthought – it’s a key business strategy. When online platforms such as law firm websites or e-commerce portals prompt you with messages like “Verifying […] More

Modern Industrial Expansion in Southern New Hampshire The recent lease signing by Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) at 12 Innovation Way in Londonderry, NH marks an impressive milestone in the region’s advanced manufacturing arena. With the company committing to an 86,954-square-foot lease in a Class A light industrial facility, IMS is poised to more than double […] More

Student Researchers: The Unsung Engines of Academic Innovation University research is a dynamic, multi-layered process that feeds the innovation cycle in our society. At the heart of this process are student researchers who, despite their crucial contributions in laboratories and projects, often remain unrecognized. Recent cuts in federal research funding have made it even more […] More

Editorial: Embracing Change in Research Administration Systems In today’s fast-changing academic and research landscape, even university research administration systems must evolve to keep pace with new demands, executive orders, and technological advances. Recent updates to the CATS IRB system illustrate both the opportunities and some of the tricky parts involved in modernizing vital research infrastructure. […] More

Reflections on Digital Verification: A Modern Lens on Business Security and Performance In today’s digital age, even a seemingly mundane process—such as verifying whether you are human on a website—can prompt us to think about much larger ideas. When you encounter a message like “www.gurufocus.com needs to review the security of your connection before proceeding,” […] More