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Anxiety as FG prepares to enforce tax laws on CSOs, others
The federal government has stated that civil society organizations (CSOs), including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), cooperative societies and other eligible businesses, have a responsibility under tax laws to meet their financial…
See ‘A Portrait of a Young Gentleman’ at The Huntington – NBC Los Angeles
What there is to knowKehinde Wiley's work, commissioned by the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanic Gardens, is on view until January 3, 2022The Cultural Destination commissioned the LA artist to create the painting, a…
The multiverse theory explained – Macleans.ca
The term you hear most often combines comic book cinema and quantum mechanics
A random number is printed on the copyright page of the 2019 book by theoretical physicist Sean Carroll Something deeply hidden.…
Assess COVID risk and more with air quality monitors
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have become more aware of the air we breathe. And with the transmission of the virus through the air, we had to worry about plumes of smoke from increasingly severe forest fires. Some weather…
12.8% of Kerala’s population have mental health issues, state health minister says
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Update: October 11, 2021 3:38 AM STI
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) , Oct 11 (ANI): Kerala Health Minister Veena…
IABW 2021: Italia Africa Business Week – 5th edition ROME 09-10 October 2021
“Rebuilding Better Together”! This is the slogan of the fifth edition of Italia Africa Business Week (IABW) (https: //IABW.eu), the first and most important Italian-African business…
Latin America still not safe from SARS-Cov-2 – MercoPress
OPS: Latin America still not safe from SARS-Cov-2
Friday, October 8, 2021 - 09:30 UTC…
Not all Martian spaceships need such a deep clean, scientists say
Mars-linked landers and rovers may not need to undergo such stringent clean-up procedures as before leaving Earth, a committee assessing planetary protection measures has found.Planetary protection is the art of trying to ensure that Earth…
Overhaul of pharmaceutical rules steals the stage of EU health agenda 2022 – EURACTIV.com
The review of the legislative framework for pharmaceuticals and medicines for children and for rare diseases will lift the veil on the Commission's agenda for next year, as they are expected to be adopted in December 2022.…
Seniors in Amsterdam benefit from knowledge Amsterdam UMC
Medical Facts Editorial / Janine Padding 06 October 2021 - 08:42
UMC Amsterdam, in collaboration with the Amsterdam Alliance for the Elderly, painted a knowledge agenda for the elderly. The aim is to improve care for the elderly in the…
Looming election and more precise agenda, experts read signs of reshuffle
A minor reshuffle of the federal ministry has caused some commentators to expect an election this year, while others believe it is simply an opportunity for the government to fine-tune its agenda.
The departure of Industry, Science and…
The urgent need for diversity, equity and inclusion in genetic studies
I have been fortunate (and privileged) to travel to many low and middle income countries for my research. The commonalities I have seen are heartwarming and inspiring - the kindness of families to complete strangers, the laughter and joy…
New Book Sheds Light on 19th Century ‘Floating University’: The Harriman Expedition to…
Members of the Harriman Alaska Expedition pose on the beach in the deserted village of Cape Fox, Alaska, in 1899 (Library of Congress photo) The Harriman Alaska Expedition of 1899: Scientists, Naturalists, Artists, and More Document…
Gandhi the futurist
The following is an excerpt from Read Gandhi in the 21st century, by Niranjan Ramakrishnan (Palgrave Pivot, Palgrave Macmillan, 2013).
It was probably Alvin Toffler who first suggested the source of our unease about change. He noted that…
Adopt identity in peer review
October 1, 2021&ball; Physics 14, 137An inclusive, diverse and equitable peer review system must recognize and embrace the identity of the actors involved - authors, referees and editors - and not expect an individual to offer a 'void…
TRANSVERSAL LEARNING EXCEEDS TEACHING IN SILO
A “typical day” for most of us is all about multitasking and using a variety of skills at the same time. Many of these skills are often associated with what we learned in school, such as budgeting your income and paying bills (math),…
One-month national Clean India campaign starts from October 1, 2021
Thursday, October 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U 2.0). The goal is to make all cities in India waste free. Along with this, the PM will also launch the second…
Plaza Cielo Tierra has opened a new entrance and added scientific instruments
The ribbon was cut as part of the anniversary month of the creation of the Scientific Interpretation Center.
The new spaces include the entry and exit organization, the merchandise store and new scientific instruments.
As part of the…
Psyence Group and Pure Extracts Finalize “Pure Psyence” Joint Venture for the…
A Canadian partnership with international links to advance the field of psychedelic medicine globally with standardized extractsA leader in naturally occurring psilocybin for extraction, production of advanced formulations and clinical…
PHCC urges parents to vaccinate their teens against Covid-19
Doha: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) called on parents and guardians to vaccinate their young adolescents aged 12 to 15, stressing the importance of vaccination for this age group to prevent the spread of the virus COVID-19 to…
Collective immunity or abandoned herd? The Unique Problem with COVID-19 | Print edition
By Dr Changa KurukularatneViews) : Collective immunity represented by red (Alpha), green (Beta) and blue (Gamma) individuals!-->…
Consensus group redefines non-adherence and non-persistence in the treatment of neovascular AMD
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Oldest Known Human Footprints Found at White Sands National Park
LAS CRUCES - The oldest known human footprints in North America were found in White Sands National Park in New Mexico. Researchers identified around 60 fossilized footprints buried in layers of gypsum soil on a large beach in the Tularosa…
Are boys more at risk?
Share on PinterestAn unpaired study has raised concerns about the risk of heart inflammation in young boys who take the COVID-19 vaccine. vejaa / Getty ImagesA new, unpaired study concluded that healthy boys aged 12 to 17 had a higher rate…
Swine-Derived Medical Therapies for SARS-CoV-2: Crossing Muslim Bioethical Concerns and Ensuring…
In the June issue of the European Journal of Immunology, Vanhove et al. shared promising results using a novel glyco-humanized pig polyclonal antibody, XAV-19, to combat the infectivity of severe acute respiratory…
How five American schools reopened without triggering a covid epidemic
“Cleaning up high traffic areas is very important in schools,” Cogan said. But wearing a mask, physical distancing, vaccinations and other measures are "higher protective factors." 8. Give parents and teachers free rein to protect their…
Why India still has a 12-16 week gap between doses of Covishield
Benaulim and Jaipur: Several countries have narrowed the gap between doses of the Oxford / AstraZeneca vaccine (branded by Covishield in India) to eight weeks in response to the emergence of the more transmissible Delta variant of…
Depression is not a universal condition – we need a more nuanced approach to mental health |…
NOTNot a week goes by without a public figure (Naomi Osaka being the most recent) revealing her battle with depression. The frequency of these disclosures should come as no surprise given the pervasiveness of feelings of sadness.So why…
The Science Behind Covid-19 Vaccine Recalls: Do We Really Need An Extra Injection ?, World News…
It is only at the beginning of the year that "Have you been vaccinated?" has become the standard greeting in many countries. Now this should be repeated as: "Do you have your booster shot?"
Some countries, including Singapore, Israel,…
The Truth is Not an Insult – Kevin Cassar
The Labor propaganda machine was in full swing again. Do what he does best, create a false narrative, dehumanize perceived criticism, stir up hatred and incite abuse or worse. And we all know where that leads. Work too, but he does it…
Research Paper Achieves WHO Recognition – India Education | Latest Education News | Global…
Aligarh: A research article "Behavioral Intention of Traveling in the period of COVID-19: An application of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Perceived Risk" co-authored by Professor Sheeba Hamid…
UN calls for moratorium on use of AI that threatens human rights
UN human rights chief calls for a moratorium on the use of artificial intelligence technology which poses a serious risk to human rights, including facial scanning systems which follow people in public spaces.Michelle Bachelet, the United…
Warnings fly over use of ivermectin as COVID-19 drug
Ivermectin is sometimes prescribed by doctors to treat parasites in humans, but the drug is more commonly used by veterinarians in farm animals. Photo: Wikimedia.
Reports that ivermectin - a veterinary drug commonly used to treat parasites…
On “Europe knows nothing about the Orient” by Zeynep Çelik
INSPIRED BY Edward Said Orientalism (1978), Zeynep Çelik Europe knows nothing about the Orient brings together Ottoman voices from the 1870s to the 1930s who rose up against and challenged European Orientalist discourse. The result is an…
Reviews | Restless and Relentless Minds: Thinking Like a “Species Out of Context”
This is an excerpt from the opening speech of the online conference on “Changing Configurations and New Directions” at Ajeenkya DY Patil University in Pune, India on July 27, 2021.SummaryThe stability of Earth's ecosystems, and therefore…
Met restorers have discovered a composition hidden under the portrait of a famous chemist by Jacques…
In 2019, the famous neoclassical portrait of Jacques Louis David by chemist Antoine Laurent Lavoisier and his wife, Marie Anne, was sent to the conservation laboratory of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The job was simple:…
Why the “gold standard” of proof required to give the green light to ivermectin is inappropriate…
On July 30, the National Emergency Drug Listing Committee released its third update to the initial rapid review report of January 25, 2021 in which the research question "Should ivermectin be used for treatment?" management of Covid-19?…
Being You by Professor Anil Seth review – the exhilarating new science of consciousness |…
For every stoner who has been overwhelmed by a deep insight and dragged, "Reality is a construction, maaan", here is the amazing assertion. Reality - or, at least, our perception of it - is a "controlled hallucination," according to…
Imperial’s new Saturday Science Club inspires White City families
Researchers across the College engaged local families in science in a new engagement format for Imperial.Designed and coordinated by Andrew Brooks, programmer and public engagement practitioner for Imperial's White City campus, Saturday…
Israel ends its ban on blood donation from gay men. Why not America? / LGBTQ Nation
Israel is ending all restrictions in place that prevent men from donating blood in any way just because they have sex with men. Gay and bisexual men will now be subject to the same standards as anyone else seeking to donate blood.
The…
WHO seeks experts for new advisory group on origins of novel pathogens
New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an open call for experts to be part of the new WHO Scientific Advisory Group on the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO).
SAGO will advise WHO…
City extends its agreement with European Social Survey • City, University of London
City, the University of London will continue to host the headquarters of the European Social Survey until May 2025, under a new agreement.The European Social Survey (ESS) is a biennial transnational survey carried out across Europe to…
What is a $ 10 trillion asteroid the size of Cyprus really made of?
A massive asteroid that would have been worth around $ 10,000 billion may not be what we once thought, with a new scientific study upsetting some previous understandings of its makeup.Asteroid 16 Psyche has long been considered…
Golz Fellows Go Back in Time to Understand Better Today
Andrew Bastone '22: An interactive map…
‘Until the cows come home | Source
The movements of ancient cultures and domestic animals across prehistoric Eurasia are well documented in archaeological records. What's less understood: How Bronze Age farmers and ranchers incorporated newly introduced domestic animals…
Santorini volcano eruption sea level drop trigger, without alarm | archives, greece, history &…
SANTORINI - After American and Greek scientists who studied the sunken caldera volcano sleeping on an islet off Santorini earlier said there was a risk it could erupt again - 3,666 years!-->…
Postdoctoral Candidate – Research and Development of Chemical Nanosensors at, NM for Sandia…
This posting will be open to applications for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the “posting date”. Sandia reserves the right to extend the publication date at any time. Are you passionate about your work and dream of…
Canada’s marine conservation goals for 2025
As part of Budget 2021, the Government of Canada made a historic investment to protect the health of our oceans, including $ 976.8 million over five years to achieve ambitious marine conservation goals. This will not only give our…
How to extend the power of your brain to maximize intelligence
Annie Murphy Paul is an acclaimed science writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, American scientist, TIME review, and the Best American Scientific Writing. She is currently a member of New America's…
Augusta University Global Research Connects with Einstein – Jagwire
Basically, in the context of magnetic response, the conservation of rotational laziness, or what physicists call rotational inertia, is known as the "Einstein-de Haas effect," Datta said.In an article recently published in Physical…
Interview with Kapil Sibal: “ If the government continues with the Central Vista project, the…
Chief Congress Officer Kapil Sibal speaks with the Indian Express about the government's handling of the pandemic, the role of the opposition and the judiciary's response to Covid-related issues.
The country is reeling from…
Vancouver ER doctor writes medical thriller about fear and misinformation surrounding anti-vaccine…
Daniel Kalla finished his last book on vaccine reluctance and misinformation the day he learned about COVID-19.
âNow that's the hot button problem and arguably the biggest problem the world is facing right…
Domino Data Lab and MathWorks Partner to Improve MATLAB and Simulink Cloud Offerings
Joint solution enables scientists and engineers with scalable infrastructure and shared knowledge to accelerate model research and development
SAN FRANCISCO - (BUSINESS WIRE) -Domino Data Lab, provider of the leading…
How to read a Covid-19 test report: What is the Ct value?
Among the various scientific terms that the Covid-19 pandemic has been part of the public vocabulary, one is the `` Ct value '' in RT-PCR tests to determine if a patient is positive for Covid-19.
This was the subject of a…
Lateral flow test beyond COVID-19
Before 2020, the words âlateral flowâ didn't mean much to anyone outside of the scientific community. When talking to people unfamiliar with lateral flow, those working with…
Could the coronavirus be the prescription our exam fever needs?
With the aggressive return of COVID-19, we experience increased anxiety. And in the midst of this turmoil, we are also witnessing the collapse of "normalcy" in our education system. As school board exams are canceled or…
Movie Review: ‘In the Earth’
Christopher lewis April 27, 2021 - 2:34 PM
Ben Wheatley's In the ground is not the first film inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and it certainly won't be the last, but it!-->!-->…
Penn Museum apologizes for ‘unethical possession of human remains’: NPR
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Dr Samuel Morton collected skulls, over 900 of them. He was a scientist in Philadelphia in the early 1800s. Morton has claimed that his studies of skulls make a case for white…
New flexible research framework can improve reproducibility and transparency
Woohoo - you've finally submitted the article you've worked on for years to your favorite peer-reviewed journal. Three months later, you receive a rejection letter, not for the content, but because you have not provided the required…
Putin sounds the methane alarm, under satellite surveillance and under pressure from the EU
Russian president worried about warming impact of methane emissions, calling for research collaboration but making no political promises Vladimir Putin warned of the impact of methane gas on global warming and called for cooperation…
New chemical tool that sheds light on how proteins recognize and interact with each other –…
A research group led by Professor Xiang David LI of the Chemistry Research Division and Department of Chemistry at the University of Hong Kong has developed a new chemical tool to elucidate protein interaction networks in cells. This…
Amid impressive growth, Novartis blockbuster Entresto fails post-heart attack lawsuit
Novartis is banking on a larger label to expand the reach of its blockbuster heart med Entresto, but in patients who have suffered from heart attacks in the past, the drug has just seen a setback.
In the Phase 3 Paradise-MI trial,…
Genome Canada and McGill to Track Worrisome COVID-19 Variants | Writing
Genome Canada today launched the Canadian Data Portal VirusSeq to track the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic across Canada. Guillaume, researcher at McGill University Bourque, professor in the Department of Human Genetics, with his…
Researchers show new holistic approach to genetics and plant breeding
PICTURE: Mutant barley on the ground. view After
Credit: UCPH FOOD
The research was conducted at the Department of Food Sciences at University of Copenhagen (UCPH FOOD) with professor emeritus Lars!-->!-->…
‘Not all sports have the same risks:’ Toronto Deputy Mayor asks Doug Ford to reopen golf…
TORONTO - One of Toronto's deputy mayors calls on Premier Doug Ford to reconsider his decision to order the closure of golf courses and tennis courts, arguing that "not all sports present the same risks". which concerns the…
PLOS Launches New Reviews To Help Solve Biggest Societal Problems
SAN FRANCISCO - PLOS today announced the launch of five new open access peer-reviewed journals in 2021, all focused on directly addressing the most pressing health and environmental issues facing society today. . Our approach is to…
No scientific link between the Soufriere eruption and geothermal drilling – NationNews…
Posted on April 27, 2021
Eruptions at La Soufrière, April 14, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Thomas Christopher, MVO)
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Factors that improve resilience at work in North American cities have been identified
PICTURE: Researchers analyzed two cities in the United States - Burlington (Vermont) and Bloomington (Indiana) - which are the same size and have the same percentage of occupations but are ... see After
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Loss of wildlife in tropical forests hinders achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
PICTURE: Unspoiled view of the Amazon rainforest After
Credit: Photo by Torsten Krause (LUCSUS)
The current loss of biological diversity is unprecedented, and species extinctions are many times higher!-->!-->…
Global carbon emissions exceed levels reported by countries
The amount of global warming-related carbon emissions reaching the atmosphere each year is much higher than levels reported by countries, new study finds that the gap could be as much as the amount of greenhouse gases greenhouse issued…