Network virtualization, also known as network slicing, allows multiple isolated logical networks to coexist on a single physical infrastructure without performance or security interference.

Network virtualization, also known as network slicing, allows multiple isolated logical networks to coexist on a single physical infrastructure without performance or security interference. Initially envisioned to evolve Internet architecture, it later provided bandwidth guarantees for cloud applications in data centers.

Now a pillar of 5G and beyond mobile networks, network slicing delivers differentiated services with stringent requirements. Despite significant research over two decades, its end-to-end deployment remains unrealized. This talk covered its genesis, evolution, key challenges, solutions, and the outlook for 5G+ network slicing.

The Center has sued NOAA Fisheries to enforce actual protection for 20 endangered Caribbean and Indo-Pacific coral species, including pillar and lobed star corals. While NOAA officially protected

The Center has sued NOAA Fisheries to enforce actual protection for 20 endangered Caribbean and Indo-Pacific coral species, including pillar and lobed star corals. While NOAA officially protected these species under the Endangered Species Act in 2014 following a Center petition, it has since refused to implement regulations to counter major threats like collection and climate change, despite a 2020 petition for such measures.

The agency also declines to monitor trade in these species, even though the U.S. is the world’s largest importer of live corals. Center lawyer Emily Jeffers emphasized, "Protection for corals shouldn’t be in name only." Learn more: biodiv.us/3DKztQo

From Oscar-nominated filmmakers Betsy West and Oren Jacoby, "This Is Not a Drill" documents three unlikely heroes confronting the powerful fossil fuel industry amidst escalating extreme weather.

From Oscar-nominated filmmakers Betsy West and Oren Jacoby, "This Is Not a Drill" documents three unlikely heroes confronting the powerful fossil fuel industry amidst escalating extreme weather. Justin J. Pearson rallies a multiracial coalition against a crude oil pipeline in Memphis, Roishetta Ozane transforms personal loss into political action in Louisiana, and Sharon Wilson, a former oil insider, exposes invisible methane leaks in Texas.

Backed by John D. Rockefeller's descendants, this coalition uncovers "Big Oil’s Big Con"—an industry promoting fossil fuels while disguising the truth. This Patagonia film showcases how courage, grit, and determination can inspire grassroots victories against powerful forces.

Learn more about Patagonia and discover more films.

Five activists provided a Washington D.C. legislative update on industrial hemp at Hemfest 2013. Doug McVay narrated the session, featuring panelists Steve Levine, Dave Seber, Adam Eidinger, David

Five activists provided a Washington D.C. legislative update on industrial hemp at Hemfest 2013. Doug McVay narrated the session, featuring panelists Steve Levine, Dave Seber, Adam Eidinger, David Bronner, and David Pillar.

More information from the event can be found at Hemfest 2013.

Learn about the urgent need to #StopFormosaWatch in a video featuring Lt. Gen. Russel Honore (Green ARMY), Sharon Lavigne (RISE ST. JAMES), and Norman Marmillion (Laura Plantation

Learn about the urgent need to #StopFormosaWatch in a video featuring Lt. Gen. Russel Honore (Green ARMY), Sharon Lavigne (RISE ST. JAMES), and Norman Marmillion (Laura Plantation Company).

Take action: Call the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and urge them to deny Formosa's permit application. Find the contact number and a call script here.

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie, an award-winning writer and mythologist, explored the transformative power of myths and inner inquiry. She demonstrated how ancient stories can address modern

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie, an award-winning writer and mythologist, explored the transformative power of myths and inner inquiry. She demonstrated how ancient stories can address modern challenges and shift the collective mindset, emphasizing solitude and nature for deepening kinship. Her work reimagines women's stories and connects folk traditions to contemporary issues. Learn more at sharonblackie.net.

Karen Doyle Grossman, Executive Director of the Garrison Institute, has a distinguished career. She advanced social innovations at Mercy Corps and, at the Aspen Institute, founded MicroMentor, the world's largest community for entrepreneurs and mentors. Explore MicroMentor at micromentor.org.

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie explored stories, myths, and archetypes, illustrating the transformative power of inner inquiry to shift the collective mindset. The interactive session

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie explored stories, myths, and archetypes, illustrating the transformative power of inner inquiry to shift the collective mindset. The interactive session emphasized how solitude and nature deepen our sense of kinship, concluding with a challenge to consider foundational shifts for metamorphosis.

Dr. Blackie is an award-winning writer, psychologist, and mythologist, focusing on reimagining women's stories and the relevance of myths today. Learn more about her work: sharonblackie.net. Karen Doyle Grossman, Executive Director for the Garrison Institute, previously founded MicroMentor, the world's largest community of entrepreneurs and mentors: micromentor.org.

Sharon L. Deem, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACZM, has directed the Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine (ICM) since its founding in 2011. She champions a One Health approach, holistically

Sharon L. Deem, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACZM, has directed the Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine (ICM) since its founding in 2011. She champions a One Health approach, holistically integrating wildlife conservation, public health, and sustainable ecosystems to ensure healthy animals, people, and planet.

Her talk explores how the pandemic presents opportunities to address critical global challenges: emerging infectious diseases, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Deem emphasizes the urgent need for global resilience, advocating for the One Health framework to tackle these triple threats.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Sharon Lavigne, founder of the faith-based environmental justice group Rise St. James, was the 2021 North American winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize. She received the award for her work

Sharon Lavigne, founder of the faith-based environmental justice group Rise St. James, was the 2021 North American winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize. She received the award for her work fighting chemical plants in St. James Parish, Louisiana.

Support Sharon's efforts: Rise St. James