BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Ambient Documentation Technologies Reduce Physician Burnout and Restore 'Joy' in Medicine * AI-driven scribes that record patient visits and draft clinical notes for physician review led to significant reductions in physician burnout and improvements in well-being, according to Mass General Brigham-led study of two large healthcare systems A new study led by Mass General   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Beveridge and Diamond PC and Roux Associates Inc. on behalf of Archer Well Co., Sandnes, Norway, and Siemens Industry Inc., Munich, Germany, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns about the proposed cleanup of the Lower Neponset River Superfund Site in Boston, Massachusetts. The companies argued they are not liable for the contamination and asserted the proposed cleanup is inappropriate in scope and cost. The orga  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 22 -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Asian Community Fund to honor Vertex CEO Reshma Kewalramani and former Economic Development Secy. Yvonne Hao at 2025 Gala "Rising Together" will be the theme as more than 600 attend event on October 3 at Westin Copley Place * The Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation (ACF), the first and only fund exclusively dedicated to supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Astronomers detect the brightest fast radio burst of all time * A fast radio burst is an immense flash of radio emission that lasts for just a few milliseconds, during which it can momentarily outshine every other radio source in its galaxy. These flares can be so bright that their light can be seen from halfway across the universe, several billion light years away. The sources o  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Only 37% of US States Require Sexual Education in Schools to Be Medically Accurate While the majority of states require public school students to take at least one sexual education course, a patchwork of state-level provisions that mandate inaccurate, outdated, or politically motivated curricula may inhibit students from receiving essential information for their sexual health   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 22 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release: * * * BWRX-300 small modular reactor down selected by Vattenfall WILMINGTON, North Carolina (August 21, 2025) - The GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) has been down selected by Vattenfall as it evaluates the construction of new reactors adjacent to its Ringhals plant site on the Varo Peninsula in Sweden. "We are excited with Vattenfall's decision,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Ceres Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill. In their public comment letter, the organization emphasized the critical need for modernizing America's surface transportation system, particularly as the nation adapts to advances in digital technology and artificial intelligence. Officials from Ceres highlighted that the effectiveness of U.S. businesses is  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres urges EPA to maintain the Endangerment Finding to keep American businesses competitive and economy strong * Ceres Senior Director of Federal Policy Zach Friedman testified today in front of the U.S. Environmental Protecti  more

DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The Arc Advisory Group issued the following news release: * * * Edge Automation Systems Transform Industrial Operations * ARC Advisory Group has unveiled comprehensive research on Edge Automation Systems (EAS), shedding light on their pivotal role in transforming industrial operations. Multiple macro and micro trends are driving the rising demand for edge automation systems, including the growing adoption of industrial-grade AI/ML a  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Guides SpectrumAi in Acquisition by CentralReach * The Digital Health team is delighted to have advised SpectrumAi on its acquisition by CentralReach. SpectrumAi is transforming autism therapy by turning subjective care into measurable, outcome-driven data. With video capture and advanced analytics, SpectrumAi enables employers and health plans to improve access   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women's Law Center Files Brief to Protect Parents' Rights Against Secret "Transition" in School * WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, Independent Women's Law Center (IWLC) filed an amicus brief in Foote v. Ludlow School Committee, supporting a petition to the United States Supreme Court involving parents' fundamental right to direct their children's upbringing, health   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Lincoln Laboratory reports on airborne threat mitigation for the NYC subway * A multiyear program at MIT Lincoln Laboratory to characterize how biological and chemical vapors and aerosols disperse through the New York City subway system is coming to a close. The program, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate's Urban Area Security   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * McGovern, Pingree, DeLauro, Hayes Lead New England Delegation in Strongly Objecting to the United States Department of Agriculture's Proposed Reorganization Plan * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representatives James P. McGovern (MA-02), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) led a delegation of House members in a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USD  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center, Lawrence, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services opposing a proposed information collection that would add questions to several immigration benefit forms. The organization argues that the additional requirements would be an undue burden on applicants. According to the letter, asking for social security numbers for relatives and em  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey and Representative Trahan to Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Pipeline Safety, Accountability, and Public Engagement * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (August 20, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, alongside Representative Lori Trahan (MA-03), member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, today announced r  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 22 (TNSrep) -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * Souring mood for US consumers across all income groups clouds prospects, threatening potential downturn in demand--Bain/Dynata Consumer Health Indexes BOSTON--August 21, 2025-- A souring mood among US consumers is emerging, with adverse shifts across the income spectrum signalling a deteriorating outlook and threatening that a potential downturn in demand may lie ahe  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 22 -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * SPH Training Center Earns Awards for Online Learning The New England Public Health Training Center, which operates out of the Department of Environmental Health at SPH, has received three awards from the International E-Learning Association in recognition of its self-paced trainings on mpox, public health infrastructure, and stigma in infectious disease work. * The New England Public  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Study links rising temperatures and declining moods * Rising global temperatures affect human activity in many ways. Now, a new study illuminates an important dimension of the problem: Very hot days are associated with more negative moods, as shown by a large-scale look at social media postings. Overall, the study examines 1.2 billion social media posts from 157 countries over th  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The "Mississippi Bubble" and the complex history of Haiti * Many things account for Haiti's modern troubles. A good perspective on them comes from going back in time to 1715 or so -- and grappling with a far-flung narrative involving the French monarchy, a financial speculator named John Law, and a stock-market crash called the "Mississippi Bubble." To condense: After the death o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan, Markey Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Pipeline Safety, Accountability, and Public Engagement * LOWELL, MA - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, reintroduced the Pipeline Accountability Act, comprehensive legislation t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Weight Loss Trial Reports Success for Breast Cancer Patients at One Year Mark * Breast cancer patients who participated in a remote weight loss intervention program lost an average of 4.7 percent of their baseline body weight after one year, while those in the education only control group gained an average 1 percent of their baseline weight, according to a new r  more