pm Development and testing of a dual-frequency, real-time hardware feedback system for the hard X-ray nanoprobe beamline of the SSRF By journals.iucr.org Published On :: we introduce a novel approach for a real-time dual-frequency feedback system, which has been firstly used at the hard X-ray nanoprobe beamline of SSRF. The BiBEST can then efficiently stabilize X-ray beam position and stability in parallel, making use of different optical systems in the beamline. Full Article text
pm BioXTAS RAW 2: new developments for a free open-source program for small-angle scattering data reduction and analysis By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-02-01 BioXTAS RAW is a free open-source program for reduction, analysis and modelling of biological small-angle scattering data. Here, the new developments in RAW version 2 are described. These include improved data reduction using pyFAI; updated automated Guinier fitting and Dmax finding algorithms; automated series (e.g. size-exclusion chromatography coupled small-angle X-ray scattering or SEC-SAXS) buffer- and sample-region finding algorithms; linear and integral baseline correction for series; deconvolution of series data using regularized alternating least squares (REGALS); creation of electron-density reconstructions using electron density via solution scattering (DENSS); a comparison window showing residuals, ratios and statistical comparisons between profiles; and generation of PDF reports with summary plots and tables for all analysis. Furthermore, there is now a RAW API, which can be used without the graphical user interface (GUI), providing full access to all of the functionality found in the GUI. In addition to these new capabilities, RAW has undergone significant technical updates, such as adding Python 3 compatibility, and has entirely new documentation available both online and in the program. Full Article text
pm Development of crystal optics for X-ray multi-projection imaging for synchrotron and XFEL sources By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-10-21 X-ray multi-projection imaging (XMPI) is an emerging experimental technique for the acquisition of rotation-free, time-resolved, volumetric information on stochastic processes. The technique is developed for high-brilliance light-source facilities, aiming to address known limitations of state-of-the-art imaging methods in the acquisition of 4D sample information, linked to their need for sample rotation. XMPI relies on a beam-splitting scheme, that illuminates a sample from multiple, angularly spaced viewpoints, and employs fast, indirect, X-ray imaging detectors for the collection of the data. This approach enables studies of previously inaccessible phenomena of industrial and societal relevance such as fractures in solids, propagation of shock waves, laser-based 3D printing, or even fast processes in the biological domain. In this work, we discuss in detail the beam-splitting scheme of XMPI. More specifically, we explore the relevant properties of X-ray splitter optics for their use in XMPI schemes, both at synchrotron insertion devices and XFEL facilities. Furthermore, we describe two distinct XMPI schemes, designed to faciliate large samples and complex sample environments. Finally, we present experimental proof of the feasibility of MHz-rate XMPI at the European XFEL. This detailed overview aims to state the challenges and the potential of XMPI and act as a stepping stone for future development of the technique. Full Article text
pm Development of hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy in liquid cells using optimized microfabricated silicon nitride membranes By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-10-15 We present first hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (HAXPES) results of aqueous salt solutions and dispersions of gold nanoparticles in liquid cells equipped with specially designed microfabricated thin silicon nitride membranes, with thickness in the 15–25 nm range, mounted in a high-vacuum-compatible environment. The experiments have been performed at the HAXPES endstation of the GALAXIES beamline at the SOLEIL synchrotron radiation facility. The low-stress membranes are fabricated from 100 mm silicon wafers using standard lithography techniques. Platinum alignment marks are added to the chips hosting the membranes to facilitate the positioning of the X-ray beam on the membrane by detecting the corresponding photoemission lines. Two types of liquid cells have been used, a static one built on an Omicron-type sample holder with the liquid confined in the cell container, and a circulating liquid cell, in which the liquid can flow in order to mitigate the effects due to beam damage. We demonstrate that the membranes are mechanically robust and able to withstand 1 bar pressure difference between the liquid inside the cell and vacuum, and the intense synchrotron radiation beam during data acquisition. This opens up new opportunities for spectroscopic studies of liquids. Full Article text
pm Mirakl partners with Mangopay to accelerate development of European marketplaces By thepaypers.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:09:00 +0100 Mirakl has announced its partnership with Full Article
pm LA City Council to Vote on New Measure to Restrict Homeless Encampments By www.scpr.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:04:15 -0700 Tents housing the homeless at an encampment in Echo Lake Park in Los Angeles, California on March 24, 2021.; Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images AirTalkThe Los Angeles City Council votes Thursday on a proposal to ban sleeping or camping in certain parts of the city, including near schools, parks, libraries, and other “sensitive” facilities like daycares. It would also ban tents and encampments from blocking sidewalks if wheelchair users cannot access them. The motion is a departure from the city’s previous approach to the homelessness crisis. Council members voted 12 to 3 on Tuesday to pull the draft ordinance out of Homelessness and Poverty Committee, where it had been stuck since November, and directed City Attorney Mike Feuer’s office to draft the new rules. Today on AirTalk, we’re speaking with Los Angeles Times reporter Ben Oreskes about the proposed rules, what Thursday’s vote means, and what we know about possible legal ramifications of the proposed changes. Guest: Ben Oreskes, staff writer at the Los Angeles Times; he tweets @boreskes This content is from Southern California Public Radio. View the original story at SCPR.org. Full Article
pm A new science synthesis for public land management of the effects of noise from oil and gas development on raptors and songbirds By www.usgs.gov Published On :: Mon, 4 Nov 2024 05:37:31 EST The USGS is working with federal land management agencies to develop a series of structured science syntheses (SSS) to support National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses. This new synthesis is the third publication in the SSS series and provides science to support NEPA analyses for agency decisions regarding oil and gas leasing and permitting. Full Article
pm The Pressure Begins at 2:30PM By www.streetwisereports.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 PST Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. shares his thoughts on the current state of the market, and one stock he says is his top exploration/development play. Full Article
pm Staff Development Specialist By www.governmentjobs.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:08:09 GMT Catawba County Social Services is recruiting a Staff Development Specialist. This Staff Development Specialist is responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation of staff training programs within the Social Services agency. In this position, you will also provide administrative and other support to Director, Business Office and other Management staff, as needed. Full Article
pm Computer equipment, televisions to be banned from landfills by new State law effective July 1st. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:14:00 EST Beginning July 1, 2011, computer equipment and televisions will be banned from disposal in North Carolina landfills, under a law passed last year by the General Assembly. Catawba County will provide four one-day electronics recycling collection events in fiscal year 2011-2012, free of charge. All residents of Catawba County will have access to these electronics recycling events, including those who live in the cities and towns in the county. Full Article News Release FYI Public Notice
pm Catawba County-Appalachian State University Biodiesel Research, Development and Production Facility officially opens. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:23:00 EST The facility is now testing biodiesel fuel being produced by several companies in the region and from the harvest of crops growing around the landfill to test which ones grow best in the local climate while producing the best oils for biodiesel. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
pm EPA announces Catawba County to again be "in attainment for particulate matter (PM 2.5) By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:55:00 EST The United States Environmental Planning Agency (USEPA) has announced that Catawba County will be classified as �attainment� from its current �nonattainment� designation for Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) on December 19, 2011. PM 2.5 (fine particle pollution) refers to tiny particles of droplets in the air that are two and one half microns or less in width. Two and one half microns is about thirty times smaller than the width of a human hair. Full Article News Release FYI Public Notice
pm Marijuanas Components Have Potential as Medicine - Clinical Trials, Drug Development Should Proceed By Published On :: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 06:00:00 GMT Marijuanas active components are potentially effective in treating pain, nausea, the anorexia of AIDS wasting, and other symptoms, and should be tested rigorously in clinical trials. Full Article
pm Effects of Oil and Gas Development Are Accumulating On Northern Alaskas Environment and Native Cultures By Published On :: Wed, 05 Mar 2003 06:00:00 GMT The environmental effects of oil and gas exploration and production on Alaska s North Slope have been accumulating for more than three decades, says a new report from the National Academies National Research Council. Full Article
pm Juvenile Justice Reforms Should Incorporate Science of Adolescent Development By Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT Legal responses to juvenile offending should be grounded in scientific knowledge about adolescent development and tailored to an individual offenders needs and social environment, says a new report from the National Research Council. Full Article
pm Young Adults Ages 18 to 26 Should Be Viewed as Separate Subpopulation - In ‘Critical Development Period,’ They Face Economic and Social Challenges While Brain Is Still Maturing, Says New Report By Published On :: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 05:00:00 GMT Young adults ages 18-26 should be viewed as a separate subpopulation in policy and research, because they are in a critical period of development when successes or failures could strongly affect the trajectories of their lives, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council. Full Article
pm New Report Says Bullying is a ‘Serious Public Health Problem,’ Calls for Development of Interventional Policies & Practices to Prevent Bullying & its Harm By Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2016 05:00:00 GMT Bullying is a serious public health problem, with significant short- and long-term psychological consequences for both the targets and perpetrators of such behavior, and requires a commitment to developing preventive and interventional policies and practices that could make a tangible difference in the lives of many children, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
pm USAID Should Speed Application of Science, Technology, and Innovation to Global Development Challenges By Published On :: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 06:00:00 GMT The U.S. Agency for International Development should speed its transformation into a global leader and catalyst in applying science, technology and innovation to the challenges facing developing countries, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
pm DOE Should Take Steps Toward Facilitating Energy Development on Its Public Lands By Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 05:00:00 GMT The U.S. Department of Energy should place a higher priority on developing an accurate and actionable inventory of agency-owned or managed properties that can be leased or sold for energy development, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
pm Unclassified Version of New Report Predicts Small Drone Threats to Infantry Units, Urges Development of Countermeasures By Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 06:00:00 GMT The emergence of inexpensive small unmanned aircraft systems (sUASs) that operate without a human pilot, commonly known as drones, has led to adversarial groups threatening deployed U.S. forces, especially infantry units. Full Article
pm Report Urges Development and Evaluation of Approaches that Integrate STEMM Fields with Arts and Humanities in Higher Education By Published On :: Mon, 07 May 2018 05:00:00 GMT An emerging body of evidence suggests that integrating STEMM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) with the humanities and arts in higher education is associated with positive learning outcomes that may help students enter the workforce, live enriched lives, and become active and informed citizens, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Full Article
pm New Report Calls for Policies and Practices to Promote Positive Adolescent Development and Close the Opportunity Gap By Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT The changes in brain structure and connectivity that occur between the ages of 10 and 25 present adolescents with unique opportunities for positive, life-shaping development, and for recovering from past adversity, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
pm Daniel Weinberger Receives National Academy of Medicines Sarnat Award for His Pioneering Research on Developmental Origins of Schizophrenia By Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT The National Academy of Medicine today announced Daniel Weinberger is the recipient of the 2019 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health, for his fundamental role in elucidating the biological origins and genetic expressions of schizophrenia, and for transforming how clinicians, researchers, and the public understand mental illness. Full Article
pm World Science Day for Peace and Development By Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the CHR is sharing stories of scientists, engineers, and health professionals who use their expertise to promote and protect human rights. Full Article
pm One Year After Hong Kong Summit, Developments in Human Genome Editing Underscore Urgency for International Agreement on Standards and Oversight By Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT It has been a little over a year since the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong, where scientist He Jiankui (pictured above) announced the birth of twins whose healthy embryonic genomes had been edited to confer resistance to HIV. Full Article
pm International Collaboration, Cross-Disciplinary Workforce Development and Education Needed for U.S. to Maintain Leadership in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Science By Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT The federal government should foster collaboration and decrease obstacles that can keep foreign atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physicists from working in the United States, if the nation is to maintain its position as leader in these fields, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
pm National Academies Completes Review of National Toxicology Program’s Draft Monograph on Fluoride and Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Effects By Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT Today the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released its review of the National Toxicology Program’s (NTP) draft monograph Systematic Review of Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Health Effects. Full Article
pm Enlisting Science and Technology in the Fight Against COVID-19 — and the Ongoing Struggle for Sustainable Development By Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT As the number of cases of COVID-19 reached about 4.5 million worldwide last week, an international virtual conference explored how science, technology, and innovation (STI) can respond to the global crisis – and continue to drive progress toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Full Article
pm National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Name New Chief Development Officer By Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT Alison Purvis has been promoted to chief development officer, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced today. Full Article
pm National Academies Complete Review of National Toxicology Program’s Second Draft Monograph on Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Effects By Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released today a review of the National Toxicology Program’s (NTP) second draft of the monograph Systematic Review of Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Health Effects. Full Article
pm Use of Radioactive Materials in Commercial Applications Has Increased by 30 Percent - Government Should Improve Security and Support Development of Alternatives, Says New Report By Published On :: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT The use of high-risk radioactive materials in medical, research, and commercial applications has increased by about 30 percent in the U.S. in the last 12 years, and the government should improve security, tracking, and accountability to reduce health and security risks — while also supporting the development of nonradioactive alternatives to replace them — says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
pm Automated Research Workflows Are Speeding Pace of Scientific Discovery - New Report Offers Recommendations to Advance Their Development By Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT Automated research workflows — which integrate computation, laboratory automation, and tools from artificial intelligence — have the potential to increase the speed of research activities and accelerate scientific discovery. A new report recommends ways to advance their development. Full Article
pm New Report Identifies Action Steps and Research to Accelerate Progress on Sustainable Development Goals By Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT A new report identifies research and possible action steps that governments, nongovernmental and philanthropic organizations, universities, and the private sector can take to operationalize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Full Article
pm Ericsson, Intel team up on 5G development in Malaysia with eye on enterprise use cases By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:45:40 +0530 Amongst the areas that Ericsson and Intel have identified for collaboration is the joint development of enterprise use cases in selected verticals such as manufacturing, transport and logistics. Full Article
pm KPMG in India names Hemant Jhajhria as Head of Consulting By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:16:00 +0530 With 24 years of professional experience, Jhajhria specializes in strategy consulting and business management. Full Article
pm Early Closure at 2pm, Dec. 23 By events.berkeley.edu Published On :: The Garden will close at 2pm today. Full Article
pm Early Closure at 1pm, Dec. 5 By events.berkeley.edu Published On :: The Garden will close at 1pm today. Full Article
pm Early Closure at 2pm, Nov. 27 By events.berkeley.edu Published On :: The Garden is closing at 2pm today. Full Article
pm CEOs in infrastructure and transport sector focus on ESG and Gen AI amid growth prospects: KPMG By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:41:29 +0530 The survey indicates that 57% of CEOs believe stakeholder expectations on ESG are evolving faster than they can adjust their strategies, with more than half concerned that inadequate climate adaptation could negatively impact growth in the short to medium term. Full Article
pm CaratLane adopts low-code, no-code development for efficient operations By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:35:27 +0530 About 40% of CaratLane’s backend processes have been automated using a unified low-code platform for enterprises. Full Article
pm KPM Industries releases updated whole wheat analyzer By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:40:00 -0400 The new Alveolab is the first Alveograph instrument able to analyze whole wheat doughs for all rheological characteristics: tenacity, extensibility, elasticity, and baking strength. Full Article
pm IBIE 2022 round-up: baking industry showcases equipment, ingredients, new products By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 Held in Las Vegas every three years, the International Bakery Industry Exposition (IBIE) gathers the baking community to fuel the next generation of bakers, promote economic growth, and educate and advance the future of baking together. Full Article
pm Remote technology connects snack and bakery equipment with expertise By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 With remote monitoring solutions, technical help is never far away. Full Article
pm Sustainability and robotic innovations in warehouse equipment By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:47:00 -0400 Bakery and snack warehouse operations have little room for error when it comes to delivering fresh goods to market. Full Article
pm Snack and bakery facilities search for best air handling equipment By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:23:00 -0500 Now more than ever, in the midst of a global pandemic, it is imperative for companies to have stringent maintenance and sanitation protocols, prioritizing employee safety. Luckily, many companies are upping their game, and even installing new maintenance and employee relief areas. Full Article
pm Product development from a student’s perspective By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Whether at work in a lab or at home in the kitchen, one of my favorite activities is testing a new product concept. Full Article
pm Kemin announces new director of research and development By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:55:04 -0400 Kemin Industries has selected Rebecca Lucas to serve as director of research and development (R&D) for its human nutrition and health business unit. Full Article
pm Case Study: Downey's Potato Chips poised for growth with upgraded Vanmark equipment By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:55:00 -0400 Downey's Potato Chips has upgraded its machinery with new Vanmark peeling machines. Full Article
pm Case Study: Bimbo QSR selects TraceGains to identify alternate ingredient suppliers, improve new product development By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 Bimbo QSR has selected TraceGains as its system of choice to automate supply chain operations. Full Article
pm Outlaw Snax bites into operational improvements with Matrix equipment By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 01 May 2023 11:34:00 -0400 Rapid growth of the snack brand called for an upgrade in its packaging technology. Full Article