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Utah is rapidly emerging as one of the United States’ most dynamic technology hubs, joining California and Texas in shaping the next generation of innovation ecosystems. Anchored...

As AI and robotics continue to reshape society, Japan is exploring a distinctly human-centered approach to technology. Rather than replacing people, avatar robots are being used...

Amid rising geopolitical competition and growing concerns over technological sovereignty, the United States is pursuing a dual strategy to maintain its leadership in...

In Japan, “symbiotic robots,” designed to coexist with humans, are rapidly gaining visibility across society. These robots are active in a wide range of settings, supporting...

Japan’s public transportation system reflects a striking dichotomy between urban excellence and rural decline. In Tokyo, one of the world’s most advanced rail networks moves...

Buying a home in the United States is now more difficult than ever before. Home prices have surged while housing construction has struggled to keep pace, driven by rising labor...

Japan is facing declining birth rates and a rapidly aging population, creating significant challenges for transportation systems, particularly in rural and mountainous regions....

The United States’ “NSF Engines” is a large-scale national program designed to build top-tier innovation hubs across the U.S. in critical industries such as artificial...

Tulsa, Oklahoma—once a city symbolizing the boom-and-bust cycle of the oil and gas industry—is now undergoing a major economic transformation. The metropolitan area has a...

For millions of Americans, the pursuit of secure, affordable housing has become a bigger challenge than ever. Recent years have witnessed a steady uptick in rents and home...

Antitrust enforcement in the United States is undergoing a notable change as technology reshapes how companies compete. Long-standing antitrust statutes remain the foundation,...

Mississippi, long shaped by economic and infrastructural challenges, continues to face one of the nation’s highest poverty rates, with about one in five residents living below...

Tulsa, Oklahoma, has a history rooted in oil and gas and aerospace industries, but in recent years it has rapidly evolved into one of the most dynamic innovation hubs among...

Chattanooga, Tennessee, has built a reputation as one of America’s most forward-looking mid-sized cities. The city reinvented itself in the last decade by becoming “Gig City,”...

A growing yet often overlooked problem is quietly emerging within the U.S. housing market — the issue of “heirs’ property”. The term refers to land and homes passed down without...

America’s trucking industry, responsible for moving over 70% of U.S. freight, faces a persistent problem: a severe shortage of legal, safe truck parking. Drivers waste nearly an...

Amid surging rents, rising construction costs, and entrenched zoning barriers, the U.S. continues to grapple with a worsening affordable housing shortage. Policymakers and...

In recent years, research mobility has undergone a profound transformation. Once considered the premier destination for global scientific talent, the United States is now facing...