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The World’s First Lung Transplant Happened in Jackson And Changed Medicine Forever

When people think about groundbreaking medical innovation, their minds often jump to places like Boston, New York, or Silicon Valley adjacent research hubs. Rarely does…

Lab Research

The Bot Problem No One Saw Coming in Social Science: When the Internet Starts Polling Itself

Somewhere on the internet right now, a bot may be answering questions about grocery prices, voting habits, or mental health. It might have strong opinions…

Business Feature

Teaching AI to Speak Delta: Inside the BRIDGE AI Training Series

Small business owners hear a lot about artificial intelligence these days. Most of it sounds like it belongs in Silicon Valley, not in a shop…

Lab Research

The Educator Economy: How AI Could Help Mississippi Compete in the Next Era of Work

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday work across the country. Businesses are experimenting with new tools, employees are searching for ways to use…

Arts and Culture

Lights, Camera, Jackson: Telling Mississippi Stories on Screen

For as long as movies have needed atmosphere, they’ve found their way to Mississippi.The Delta at sunset, front porches in late summer, courthouse squares that…

Lab Research

When Food Access Shapes Health in Mississippi

When researchers talk about ultra-processed foods, it can feel like a debate unfolding in academic journals and policy panels, somewhere far from the kitchens and…