**Saturday ResearchBuzz, January 17, 2026**
**Digitizing the Past: The United States Serial Set**
In a major milestone for government publishing, the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has uploaded its 10,000th volume of the United States Congressional Serial Set to GPO's GovInfo platform. This digitization project contains more than 185,000 individual government documents and reports, making it a valuable resource for researchers and historians.
The Serial Set is a comprehensive collection of legislative publications, including House and Senate reports, hearings, and documents. By making these volumes available online, the GPO has taken a significant step towards preserving America's history and making it more accessible to the public.
**Saving Lives with Bleed Maps**
In the UK, a new initiative called Bleed Map has been launched to provide emergency bleed control kits to those in need. This national database allows users to access a kit nearby after calling 999, mirroring the success of The Circuit, the national defibrillator network.
Bleed Map is an innovative approach to providing critical care during emergencies, and its launch marks a significant step towards improving public health outcomes in the UK.
**Funding Crisis Hits WisconsinEye**
WisconsinEye, a non-profit organization that provides state Capitol programming, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $250,000. Without this funding, the network risks losing up to four staff members and may fail entirely.
This crisis highlights the importance of public support for independent media outlets, which provide critical coverage of government activities and events.
**Cultural Treasures Enter Public Collections**
A total of £59m worth of cultural treasures have entered public collections in museums and archives across the UK this year. The objects include a wide range of items, from artwork to historical artifacts, and demonstrate the generosity of individuals who have donated them in exchange for tax relief.
This influx of new acquisitions is a testament to the value of philanthropy in supporting our cultural institutions and making their collections more accessible to the public.
**Tuning Up Your Android Phone**
ZDNet offers four steps to help you make your old Android phone run faster:
1. **Clear storage**: Focus on freeing up space by deleting unused apps, photos, and other data. 2. **Update software**: Ensure that your operating system and apps are up-to-date with the latest security patches and features. 3. **Use a cleaner app**: Install an app like CCleaner to identify and remove unnecessary files and optimize your phone's performance. 4. **Reset settings**: Restore your phone's default settings to eliminate any potential issues caused by custom configurations.
**Combatting Medical Misinformation**
A recent study found that 61% of doctors have encountered patients influenced by medical misinformation, with 86% reporting an overall increase in such cases over the past five years. Dr. Fran is leading the charge against this trend on TikTok, promoting accurate information and debunking myths.
**Microsoft's Community-First AI Infrastructure**
In a move towards sustainability, Microsoft has announced its commitment to paying full electricity costs for its data centers and refusing local property tax reductions. This initiative aims to reduce the environmental impact of energy-hungry AI infrastructure.
**Bridging Legal Scholarship and Commercial Innovation**
The University of Southern California's Gould School of Law and Am Law 100 law firm Akerman LLP have launched the Law+AI Initiative, a collaboration between top legal scholars and practicing attorneys experienced in emerging technology. This platform seeks to merge theoretical rigor with commercial acumen to drive innovation.
**BreachForums Breach: A Cybercrime Marketplace Compromised**
The notorious hacking forum, BreachForums, has been breached, exposing the details of around 324,000 user accounts. The incident highlights the risks associated with cybercrime marketplaces and underscores the importance of robust security measures.
**Signal's Founder Tackles AI's Privacy Problem**
Moxie Marlinspike, founder of Signal, has been working on a fully end-to-end encrypted, open-source AI chatbot designed to protect users' conversations. This project reflects his concerns about the lack of privacy in most AI platforms and his efforts to address this issue.
**New Jersey Cellphone Ban: What Teens Think**
A survey conducted in New Jersey, where cellphone use is banned in public schools, reveals that almost three-quarters of students think an all-day ban is a bad idea. However, four in ten support a classroom-only ban.
**Google Health AI Overviews: Citing YouTube More Than Hospital Sites**
Research from SEO platform SE Ranking suggests that Google's AI Overviews may rely on YouTube more than official medical sources when answering health questions. This finding highlights the importance of verifying information from credible sources.
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