spa NASA Should Develop U.S. Strategy for International Space Station Beyond 2024 By Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 06:00:00 GMT Although NASA has made progress toward the overall space exploration science priorities recommended in a 2011 decadal survey by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the space agency should raise the priority of scientific research that addresses the risks and unknowns of human space exploration. Full Article
spa Reducing Climate Uncertainty, Improving Weather Forecasts, and Understanding Sea-Level Rise Are Among Top Science Priorities for Space-Based Earth Observation Over Next Decade By Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 06:00:00 GMT NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) should implement a coordinated approach for their space-based environmental observations to further advance Earth science and applications for the next decade, says a new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
spa FAA Should Change Its Safety Risk Assessment Approach for Drones to Effectively Integrate Them Into the Nation’s Airspace By Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 05:00:00 GMT Introducing drone operations into the nation’s airspace can provide substantial benefits to society, such as preventing derailments, inspecting cell phone towers, delivering medical devices to patients in cardiac distress, and assisting firefighters, says a new congressionally mandated report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
spa NASA Should Update Policies That Protect Planets and Other Solar System Bodies During Space Exploration Missions, New Report Says By Published On :: Mon, 02 Jul 2018 05:00:00 GMT The current process for planetary protection policy development is inadequate to respond to increasingly complex solar system exploration missions, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
spa Academies Presidents Comment on the EPAs Proposed Rule for Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science By Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 05:00:00 GMT The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a proposed rule for strengthening transparency in regulatory science (April 30, 2018, 83 Federal Register 18768), which stipulates that EPA will ensure that the data and models underlying the pivotal science that informs significant regulatory actions are made publicly available, in a format that allows for outside analysis and validation. Full Article
spa Learning Is a Complex and Active Process That Occurs Throughout the Life Span, New Report Says By Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2018 05:00:00 GMT A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine highlights the dynamic process of learning throughout the life span and identifies frontiers in which more research is needed to pursue an even deeper understanding of human learning. Full Article
spa New Report Examines Reproducibility and Replicability in Science, Recommends Ways to Improve Transparency and Rigor in Research By Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2019 05:00:00 GMT While computational reproducibility in scientific research is generally expected when the original data and code are available, lack of ability to replicate a previous study -- or obtain consistent results looking at the same scientific question but with different data -- is more nuanced and occasionally can aid in the process of scientific discovery, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
spa New Report Calls for a National System to Measure Equity in Education, Identify Disparities in Outcomes and Opportunity By Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMT A centralized, consistently reported system of indicators of educational equity is needed to bring attention to disparities in the U.S. education system, says a new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
spa Addressing Patients’ Social Needs Within Health Care Delivery Is Key to Improving Health Outcomes and Reducing Health Disparities, New Report Says By Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT Whether a patient has a safe place to live or healthy food to eat has an important influence on their health, but such nonmedical social needs have not traditionally been addressed in routine health care visits. Full Article
spa Progress Made Toward Priorities Defined in 2013-2022 Solar and Space Physics Decadal Survey By Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT NASA, NSF, and NOAA have made substantial progress in implementing the programs recommended in the 2013 decadal survey on solar and space physics (heliophysics) despite a challenging budgetary landscape, says a new midterm assessment from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
spa There Is a Lack of Evidence, Transparency About Ingredients to Support Use of Compounded Topical Pain Creams, Says New Report By Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT While compounded topical pain creams have become an increasingly popular alternative to oral pain medications and opioids, there is a lack of scientific evidence to support their safety or effectiveness, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
spa Returning Human Spaceflight to the United States By Published On :: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT In my nearly 20 years at SpaceX, I have experienced hundreds of Falcon launches and test firings. As such, my level of anxiety prior to these events had been waning until, of course, Saturday, May 30, 2020. On that day, and for days leading up to it, my heart was in my throat. Full Article
spa For Humans to Reach Mars, Advances Are Needed in Space Nuclear Propulsion Technologies By Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT Using nuclear propulsion technologies to support a human mission to Mars in 2039 will require NASA to pursue an aggressive and urgent technology development program, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
spa Meeting the Urgent Needs of People Living with Dementia Requires Addressing Existing Disparities in Care, and Ensuring Future Research Prioritizes Inclusivity and Real-World Studies By Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT The current body of evidence on dementia care does not reflect the experiences of diverse populations, including people of different races, ethnicities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
spa New Report Charts Path for Next Decade of Astronomy and Astrophysics - Recommends Future Ground and Space Telescopes, Scientific Priorities, Investments in Scientific Community By Published On :: Thu, 04 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT A new decadal survey presents a visionary plan for the fields of astronomy and astrophysics, identifying scientific priorities and opportunities, and recommending an ambitious program of investment to strengthen the profession and achieve new capabilities. Full Article
spa Transparency in Federal Agency Statistics — New Report By Published On :: Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine makes recommendations for how federal agencies can improve the transparency and reproducibility of federal statistics — such as education, labor, health, income, and justice statistics. Full Article
spa Promoting Health Equity in Cancer Care — ‘It’s Time to Declare Disparities Intolerable’ By Published On :: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT Equitable cancer care starts with prevention and reaching people well before they become patients. Panelists at a recent workshop discussed how cancer centers can weave health equity into everything they do, from creating jobs to helping survivors manage treatment side effects. Full Article
spa ‘New Space Ecosystem’ Should Be Leveraged to Provide Transformative Science Advancements, Says New Report By Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT Rapid advances in small satellite technology and associated launch and production capabilities have transformed the space industry. A new report recommends ways the government can partner with commercial entities to enhance national missions and make transformative science advancements. Full Article
spa International Treaty, Transparency Measures Recommended to Build Resilience of America’s Medical Product Supply Chains By Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT During the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. has experienced shortages of masks, medical gowns, ventilators, and drugs, but demand surges and supply constraints for medical products predate the current public health crisis. A new report recommends measures to improve supply reliability for medical products, during both emergencies and normal times. Full Article
spa Lack of Equitable Representation in Clinical Trials Compounds Disparities in Health and Will Cost U.S. Hundreds of Billions of Dollars - Urgent Actions Needed by NIH, FDA, Others to Boost Representation By Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT Lack of representation in research is compounding disparities in health outcomes, with serious consequences for underrepresented groups and the nation as a whole. Urgent actions are needed by NIH, FDA, and others to boost representation of racial and ethnic minority groups and other underrepresented populations in clinical trials and research. Full Article
spa Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Competed Space Mission Leadership at NASA Will Require Extensive Efforts Along Entire Career Pathways, Says New Report By Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT To meet its diversity and inclusion goals for competed mission leadership, NASA should invest in STEM career pathways, partner with historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions, and expand training and mentorship opportunities, among other actions. Full Article
spa National Academies Report Sparks Action to Support National Native Seed Supply By Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT With a call for a concerted effort to build a more robust native seed supply and industry, a recent National Academies report helped spur important local, state, and federal action. The momentum continues as native seed stakeholders gather in Washington, D.C., for the 2023 National Native Seed Conference. Full Article
spa MCmatlab: A Monte Carlo simulation for photon transport in 3D voxel space By blogs.mathworks.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:43:09 +0000 Today, I am inviting Temo, who is from the academic discipline marketing team, and he looks after the physics discipline. He will share his Pick from the field of optics.This week's Pick is MCmatlab... read more >> Full Article Picks
spa Spanish prosecutors investigate Meta over data use for AI By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:43:27 +0530 Spanish prosecutors said Thursday that they were investigating Facebook owner Meta over suspicions it breached data-protection laws by using users' data to train its AI programme. It added that prosecutors were seeking to protect users' "personal data" and would consult the Spanish data-protection authority about possible measures. du/mb/rlp/js Full Article
spa Google spends Rs 23,000 crore to bring back former AI employee, sparks overspending debate in AI race By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:22:47 +0530 Noam Shazeer, an AI pioneer who left Google in 2021, has returned to the company after Google paid $2.7 billion to acquire his startup, Character.AI. Shazeer is now a vice president at Google and will lead the development of their next-generation AI project, Gemini. This move highlights the intense competition for top AI talent in Silicon Valley. Full Article
spa Anonymous GPS data could help check people's usage of green spaces: Study By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:42:47 +0530 A recent study shows how the public's use of parks and other green spaces in metropolitan areas can be tracked using anonymized GPS data from people's smartphones, which could help guide their management. Full Article
spa SpaceX launches satellite to boost Indonesia internet coverage By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:07:27 +0530 Over a third of Indonesia's population do not have access to the web, especially in far-flung areas of the world's fourth most populous country. Full Article
spa Major AI models not very transparent, says report By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:52:35 +0530 Artificial intelligence (AI) based foundations models such as Meta's Llama 2 and OpenAI's GPT-4 are low on transparency, according to a global report. Full Article
spa Three hackers arrested in Spain over DDoS cyberattacks By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:47:00 +0530 The suspects were detained for their alleged participation in distributed denial of service (DDoS) cyber attacks against public institutions and strategic sectors, the Civil Guard said. Full Article
spa LesserEvil debuts Space Balls and Cosmic Rings By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500 LesserEvil has unveiled two new better-for-you products: Space Balls, available in Interstellar Cheddar and Cinnamon Sugar Stardust, and Cosmic Rings, available in Cosmic Cheddar and Berry Blast. Full Article
spa Multi-Conveyor elevated conveyor conserves critical floor space By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400 Multi-Conveyor recently built a series of powered mild steel conveyors including a unique gravity conveyor to transport tall shaped plastic products. Full Article
spa Partake founder on pioneering the BFY cookie space By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The leader of the brand discusses its early days, innovation, and connecting with Target. Full Article
spa Vermont Smoke & Cure innovates in meat snack space By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:42:40 -0400 A representative from the producer discusses consumer cravings and company history. Full Article
spa Kroger says ‘¡Hola!’ to Hispanic-inspired Mercado Brand items By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:56:00 -0400 The retailer’s new line includes snacks, desserts, beverages, and other items. Full Article
spa Kraft Singles slice into dessert space with Little Pie Company collaboration By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:39:47 -0400 The Kraft Singles Apple Pie tops a single-serve pie with a piece of American cheese. Full Article
spa Doritos sends mini tortilla chips to space By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:35:00 -0400 In partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Polaris Dawn mission, Doritos' first-ever space chip fuels awareness and funds for childhood cancer research and treatment. Full Article
spa Better-for-you, Ayurvedic bread from Surya Spa By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Surya Spa bakes breads that feature healthy ingredients like fruit and nuts, and also some ingredients more akin to Ayurveda than the bakery industry. Full Article
spa Health and Nutritional Needs of Hispanic Customers By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:14:00 -0500 The 2010 Census revealed that one in every six U.S. residents is Hispanic. The U.S. Hispanic population ranks second worldwide. Unfortunately, the growing Hispanic population experiences similar health issues as non-Hispanics but the prevalence may be higher. Full Article
spa A look at Hispanic foods By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:24:00 -0400 Prior to 1970’s, there was little research on food, culture, behaviors, which addressed Hispanics in America or the socio-demographic factors affecting their health. Three decades later, there is a surge of interest in Hispanics and their health, as a result of dramatic growth in the Hispanic population. Full Article
spa Great grains in the Hispanic world By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400 When Columbus first sailed to America, its inhabitants had already developed more than 200 types of maize. Full Article
spa Helping Hispanics eat—and be—healthy By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500 What can bakers do to improve the health of Hispanics? Plenty, and they should do it quickly. Why the urgency? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Latinos—males and females of all ages—have among the highest obesity rates in the United States. Full Article
spa Tool Tips: Fixing a leak in a tight space By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Tool Tips—December 2018 Full Article
spa PM Profile: MIFAB grows into a bigger space By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 BNP Media Plumbing Group Multimedia Editor Nadia Askar recently sat down with Michael Whiteside, president and owner of Chicago-based MIFAB. Full Article
spa Creating a complete system to provide space heating, cooling, DHW and fresh air ventilation By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The overall objective was to create a complete HVAC system, rather than just a heating + cooling system. The system would provide space heating, cooling, domestic hot water, and fresh air ventilation. Full Article
spa Rise in outdoor living spaces brings opportunity for plumbing pros By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Many people look for ways to update their homes to provide a sense of comfort and connection to the outdoors. Outdoor projects are currently flourishing, as people extend their living spaces to feel closer to their natural surroundings. Full Article
spa Dan Holohan: Creepy crawl spaces By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 October, being the month for ghosts and goblins, seems like the perfect time to reminisce about those tight spots few want to visit, but many must. Full Article
spa How to manage gas hazard risks in confined spaces By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Confined space work is not limited to descending into compact areas, so it’s important to be prepared for safety both above and below ground. Full Article
spa How to protect lone workers who deal with confined spaces and fall risk By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Regardless of the specific industry or job, lone workers face unique occupational risks due to their isolation from others. Full Article
spa What’s your confined space rescue plan? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Learn about the different types of confined space rescue procedures and why it is important to develop an effective confined space rescue plan. Full Article
spa How to monitor workers in a confined space By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 With technology incorporated in nearly every aspect of our lives, you’ve probably wondered more than once whether someone was watching your every move. Full Article